3988 78th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Property Records

Dakota County property record for 3988 78th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,264 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size0.382 acres (16,625 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$243,000 (Jan 2005)
Tax Bill$4,924 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Line of Credit
Sep 2017 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-36520-01-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-36520-01-010

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area2,264 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,224 sqft
1st Floor Area940 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area16,625 sqft (0.382 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area960 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address3988 78TH ST E
CityINVER GROVE HEIGHTS
StateMN
Zip55076-3167
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionINVER GROVE NO 1 1 1
Legal SubdivisionINVER GROVE NO 1
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionDAKOTA MN
Township / Civil DivisionINVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract60503

Owner

3988 78th St E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2005.

Source: Dakota County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3988 78TH ST E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076-3167
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Person

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
VERMILLION STATE BANK
Sep 5, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN MORTGAGE & EQUITY CONSULTANTS
Apr 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN MORTGAGE & EQUITY CONSULTANTS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 4, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 4, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 14, 2000 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2005220899
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDAKOTA MN
Property Address3988 78TH ST E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076-3167
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3988 78TH ST E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076-3167

Mortgage

Document Number0003439130
DateFeb 12, 2021
Instrument3439130
Lender
NameVERMILLION STATE BANK
TypeBank
AddressVERMILLION, MN 55085
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDAKOTA MN
Property Address3988 78TH ST E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076-3167
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003211154
DateSep 5, 2017
Instrument3211154
Lender
NameAMERICAN MORTGAGE & EQUITY CONSULTANTS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueSep 1, 2037

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDAKOTA MN
Property Address3988 78TH ST E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076-3167
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003362441
DateApr 2, 2020
Instrument3362441
Lender
NameAMERICAN MORTGAGE & EQUITY CONSULTANTS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55439
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueApr 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3988 78th St E was $4,924 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Dakota County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyDakota County
MunicipalityInver Grove Heights City
Unified School DistrictInver Grove Heights Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,924.00$444,500 Land $82,700 Building $361,800$444,500 Land $82,700 Building $361,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3988 78th St E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2026

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

Wildfire risk around 3988 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemInver Grove Heights
serves 34,189 people · EPA ID MN1190014
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityRadium
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
Gross alpha radiation
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
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. 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 564 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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