Dakota County property record for 3944 78th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,762 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,342 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-36520-01-030 |
| Primary APN | 20-36520-01-030 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,762 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,182 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,762 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 14,234 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 3944 78TH ST E |
|---|---|
| City | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55076-3167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INVER GROVE NO 1 3 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | INVER GROVE NO 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DAKOTA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 60503 |
3944 78th St E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2009.
Source: Dakota County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3944 78TH ST E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076-3167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009260527 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DAKOTA MN |
| Property Address | 3944 78TH ST E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076-3167 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3944 78TH ST E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076-3167 |
| Document Number | 0003588939 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3588939 |
| Name | CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55121 |
| Type | SBA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3944 78th St E was $3,342 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Dakota County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Dakota County |
| Municipality | Inver Grove Heights City |
| Unified School District | Inver Grove Heights Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,342.00 | $313,500 Land $85,200 Building $228,300 | $313,500 Land $85,200 Building $228,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3944 78th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2026
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 3944 78th St E 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | Inver Grove Heights serves 34,189 people · EPA ID MN1190014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 Gross alpha radiation not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 564 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, GigFire, Southeast MN Wifi, T-Mobile.
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