3887 Nelson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 3887 Nelson Rd, Duluth, MN 55803

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size5 acres (217,800 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$335,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$4,182 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Transfer
May 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN520-0016-02790

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN520-0016-02790
Alternative APNs
  • 1171688
  • 956116

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,806 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area896 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area217,800 sqft (5 acres)
Garage Area1,008 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area224 sqft
Deck Area200 sqft
Storage Building192 sqft
SaunaSauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelPropane

Location & Zoning

Account Number1171688
Street Address3887 NELSON RD
CityDULUTH
StateMN
Zip55803-1138
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMUNS
Legal DescriptionS 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SERIAL #
Legal Range14W
Legal Township51N
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionRICE LAKE TOWN OF
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionRICE LAKE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract10400

Owner

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3887 NELSON RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-1138
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 22, 2024Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
May 8, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ST LOUIS COUNTY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 21, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20241495597
Prior Transfer DateJan 22, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0001481883
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateJan 22, 2024
Property Address3887 NELSON RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-1138
Document Number0001481883
Instrument DateJan 22, 2024
Instrument1481883
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address3887 NELSON RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-1138
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001466109
DateMay 8, 2023
Instrument1466109
Lender
NameST LOUIS COUNTY
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis County
MunicipalityRice Lake City
Unified School DistrictDuluth Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,182.00 (+22.14%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$3,424.00 (+12.41%)$330,200 (+24.46%) Land $74,700 Building $255,500$330,200 (+24.46%) Land $74,700 Building $255,500
2024$265,300 (+15.55%) Land $75,000 Building $190,300$265,300 (+15.55%) Land $75,000 Building $190,300
2023$3,046.00 Homeowner's exemption
2022$229,600 Land $71,100 Building $158,500$229,600 Land $71,100 Building $158,500

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 March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1991–2001)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 4
Most Recent ClaimApr 2001 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Drinking Water

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

Water SystemRice Lake
serves 1,085 people · EPA ID MN1690049
Water SourcePurchased surface water from Duluth
Last State InspectionNov 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 53 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Nearby Properties on Nelson Rd

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number