Stearns County property record for 321 5th Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,455 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.292 acres (12,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,672 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-37292-0000 |
| Primary APN | 66-37292-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,455 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,595 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 930 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,740 sqft (0.292 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 91 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 884 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 321 5TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56352-1429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALL LOT 6 & S2 LOT 5 & S 16' OF N2 LOT 5 TOWNSITE OF MELROSE SECTION 34 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 033 TOWNSITE OF MELROSE SECTION 34 |
| Legal Range | 33W |
| Legal Township | 126 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF MELROSE |
| Legal Block | 37 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
321 5th Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 5TH AVE SE, MELROSE, MN 56352-1429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201580228 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 321 5TH AVE SE, MELROSE, MN 56352-1429 |
| Document Number | 00A1580228 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | A1580228 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 321 5TH AVE SE, MELROSE, MN 56352-1429 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 321 5th Ave SE was $1,672 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,672.00 | ||
| 2025 | $178,100 Land $27,700 Building $150,400 | $178,100 Land $27,700 Building $150,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,312.00 | $145,300 Land $23,400 Building $121,900 | $145,300 Land $23,400 Building $121,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 321 5th Ave SE 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.
The area around 321 5th Ave SE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | Melrose serves 3,886 people · EPA ID MN1730016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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