Stearns County property record for 38218 Thunder Rd, Melrose, MN 56352
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $390 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer Feb 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-13061-0000 |
| Primary APN | 22-13061-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 806 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pole Barn | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Street Address | 38218 THUNDER RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56352-8045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5.00 A. OF SW4SE4; BEG. 1960.06' W & 992.88' NW OF SE COR OF SEC. 31-NE 824.87' -NW 64'-W 916'-SE 463' TO POB SECTION 31 |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 126 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3053 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38218 THUNDER RD, MELROSE, MN 56352-8045 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Affidavit, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 38218 THUNDER RD, MELROSE, MN 56352-8045 |
| Document Number | 00A1668139 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | A1668139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 38218 THUNDER RD, MELROSE, MN 56352-8045 |
| Document Number | 00A1668140 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Instrument | A1668140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Affidavit |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 38218 THUNDER RD, MELROSE, MN 56352-8045 |
| Document Number | 00A1668138 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Instrument | A1668138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38218 THUNDER RD, MELROSE, MN 56352-8045 |
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| County Subdivision | Millwood Township |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $390.00 (-71.53%) | $203,300 (+2.06%) Land $91,600 Building $111,700 | $203,300 (+2.06%) Land $91,600 Building $111,700 |
| 2025 | $199,200 (+9.15%) Land $86,000 Building $113,200 | $199,200 (+9.15%) Land $86,000 Building $113,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,370.00 | $182,500 Land $84,500 Building $98,000 | $182,500 Land $84,500 Building $98,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 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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