Pine County property record for 304 Best Ave, Hinckley, MN 55037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.422 acres (18,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40.0046.000 |
| Primary APN | 40.0046.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,676 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,676 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,382 sqft (0.422 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 10.9 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 800 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 269 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 304 BEST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HINCKLEY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55037-8315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-24 TWP-041 RANGE-021 .42 AC THAT PART OF LOT 17, AUD SUBD DESC AS BEG AT POINT ON WEST LINE OF LOT 17, 475 FT NORTH OF |
| Legal Range | 021 |
| Legal Township | 041 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,475 |
| Jurisdiction | PINE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | HINCKLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
304 Best Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Pine County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 304 BEST AVE, HINCKLEY, MN 55037-8315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015416131 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PINE MN |
| Property Address | 304 BEST AVE, HINCKLEY, MN 55037-8315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 556725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 556725 |
| Name | TOWNE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 304 Best Ave was $2,924 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Pine County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Pine County |
| Municipality | Hinckley City |
| Unified School District | Hinckley-Finlayson School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $288,400 Land $34,800 Building $253,600 | $288,400 Land $34,800 Building $253,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,924.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,720.00 Homeowner's exemption | $267,600 Land $30,100 Building $237,500 | $267,600 Land $30,100 Building $237,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 304 Best Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012 · 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 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
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 304 Best Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | Hinckley serves 1,964 people · EPA ID MN1580005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Midco Cable | 250 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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