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38 E Birch St, Saint Joseph, MN 56374 Property Records

Stearns County property record for 38 E Birch St, Saint Joseph, MN 56374

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details1.25 ba · 432 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,041 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$2,150 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale
Oct 2019 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN84-53570-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN84-53570-0000

Interior

Full Baths1.25 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area432 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,200 sqft
1st Floor Area954 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,041 sqft (0.184 acres)
Lot Width94 ft Width
Garage Area308 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number84.53570.0000
Street Address38 E BIRCH ST
CitySAINT JOSEPH
StateMN
Zip56374-3800
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionLOT 013 BLOCK 013 OF LOSO'S ADD; LOT 014 BLOCK 013 OF LOSO'S ADD LOTS 13 & 14 BLK 13
Legal Range29
Legal Township124
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionLOSOS ADD
Legal Block13
Legal Lot Number13-14
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2070
Census Tract11308

Owner

Source: Stearns County records, as of April 8, 2024

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 952, SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374-0952
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 12, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
MISC COMPANY
Oct 2, 2019Deed, Transfer
Oct 12, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 2, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document NumberA1616644
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Recording DateOct 12, 2021
Property Address38 E BIRCH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374-3800
Document Number00A1616644
Instrument DateSep 21, 2021
InstrumentA1616644
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022
Title CompanyMISC COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 952, SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374-0952

October 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Recording DateOct 2, 2019
Property Address38 E BIRCH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374-3800
Document Number00A1553725
Instrument DateOct 1, 2019
InstrumentA1553725
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 952, SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374-0952

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Recording DateOct 12, 2018
Property Address38 E BIRCH ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374-3800
Document Number00A1531179
Instrument DateOct 8, 2018
InstrumentA1531179
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address80, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of February 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyStearns County
MunicipalitySt. Joseph City
Unified School DistrictSt. Cloud Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$2,150.00$111,100 Land $30,200 Building $80,900$111,100 Land $30,200 Building $80,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSaint Joseph
serves 7,100 people · EPA ID MN1730033
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead5 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Midco
Cable		1,250 / 60
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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