Stevens County property record for 287 8th St, Hancock, MN 56244
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,514 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-0058-000 |
| Primary APN | 21-0058-000 |
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| Lot Area | 16,999 sqft (0.39 acres) |
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| Street Address | 287 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HANCOCK |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56244-9507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 3 123 41 SWLY 35' LT 5 & ALL LT 6 GOV LT 3 CO AUD PLAT #2 |
| Legal Range | 041 |
| Legal Township | 123 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | STEVENS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | HANCOCK |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4051 |
| Census Tract | 480300 |
287 8th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Stevens County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 287 8TH ST, HANCOCK, MN 56244-9507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221419840 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 287 8th St was $2,514.
Source: Stevens County assessment roll, as of September 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stevens County |
| Municipality | Hancock City |
| Unified School District | Hancock Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,514.00 | $150,100 (+5.33%) Land $4,500 Building $145,600 | $150,100 (+5.33%) Land $4,500 Building $145,600 |
| 2025 | $142,500 Land $4,500 Building $138,000 | $142,500 Land $4,500 Building $138,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,602.00 | $111,700 Land $2,700 Building $109,000 | $111,700 Land $2,700 Building $109,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 287 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 11, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1989) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1989 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 287 8th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Hancock serves 845 people · EPA ID MN1750004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Federated Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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