Stearns County property record for 404 5th Ave SE, Melrose, MN 56352
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,235 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $94,900 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,784 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-36408-0000 |
| Primary APN | 66-36408-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,235 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,374 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 141 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 404 5TH AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56352-1432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .44 A. N141' OF E147' ON THE N & E131' ON THE S EAST OF CR & S OF HARRISON ST IN NW4 NW4 CITY OF MELROSE SECTION 02 TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Range | 33W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
404 5th Ave SE is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2002.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30469 UHLENKOLTS LAKE RD, MELROSE, MN 56352-8313 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 404 5TH AVE SE, MELROSE, MN 56352-1432 |
| Document Number | 0001716287 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261716287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | MAIN STREET TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $68,326.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 404 5TH AVE SE, MELROSE, MN 56352-1432 |
| Document Number | 0001716288, |
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| Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261716288 |
| Name | FREEPORT STATE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.85% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 404 5th Ave SE was $1,784.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Melrose City |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,784.00 | ||
| 2025 | $161,600 Land $30,400 Building $131,200 | $161,600 Land $30,400 Building $131,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,632.00 | $150,500 Land $29,400 Building $121,100 | $150,500 Land $29,400 Building $121,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 5th Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| 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 404 5th Ave SE is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Melrose serves 3,886 people · EPA ID MN1730016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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