Houston County property record for 317 E Plum St, Houston, MN 55943
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,714 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,214 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 24.0014.000 |
| Primary APN | 24.0014.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,714 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 236 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 462 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 317 E PLUM ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55943-8600 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-33 TWP-104 RANGE-006 MONS ANDERSONS ADTN HOUSTON LOT 9 EX PT LOT 9 3 FT X 9 FT & E1/2 LOT 10 - BLK 2 MONS ANDERSON'S ADD |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 104 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONS ANDERSONS ADTN HOUSTON |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | HOUSTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1089 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
317 E Plum St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2009.
Source: Houston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 E PLUM ST, HOUSTON, MN 55943-8600 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20091258078 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 317 E Plum St was $4,214 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston County |
| Municipality | Houston City |
| Unified School District | Houston Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,214.00 Homeowner's exemption | $242,700 Land $21,000 Building $221,700 | $242,700 Land $21,000 Building $221,700 |
| 2025 | $4,214.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,616.00 Homeowner's exemption | $247,000 Land $12,000 Building $235,000 | $247,000 Land $12,000 Building $235,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 317 E Plum St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 19, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1990–2007) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2007 · Severe Storms And 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 317 E Plum St 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 | Houston serves 997 people · EPA ID MN1280005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Acentek Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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