Stearns County property record for 28771 Co Rd 157, Freeport, MN 56331
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,588 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 74 acres (3,223,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $38,600 (Oct 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,412 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-15021-0000 |
| Primary APN | 25-15021-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,523 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,223,440 sqft (74 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 28771 COUNTY ROAD 157 |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56331-9774 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2B |
| Legal Description | 74.00A FR 65.A OF E2 OF SEC 4 LYING N OF HWY #94 & N9A OF E2 OF GOVT LOT 1 N OF HWY LESS 19.82A FOR HWY SECTION 04 TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | OAK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
28771 Co Rd 157, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 1993.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 344, FREEPORT, MN 56331-0344 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2023 |
| Property Address | 28771 COUNTY ROAD 157, FREEPORT, MN 56331-9774 |
| Document Number | 00A1661826 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | A1661826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28771 Co Rd 157 was $3,412.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| County Subdivision | Oak Township |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,412.00 | $675,400 (+3.22%) Land $283,900 Building $391,500 | $675,400 (+3.22%) Land $283,900 Building $391,500 |
| 2025 | $654,300 Land $268,200 Building $386,100 | $654,300 Land $268,200 Building $386,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,150.00 | $592,900 Land $243,000 Building $349,900 | $592,900 Land $243,000 Building $349,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28771 Co Rd 157 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 28771 Co Rd 157 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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