Stearns County property record for 40498 Co Rd 166, Freeport, MN 56331
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 7.9 acres (344,124 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,120 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-13002-0000 |
| Primary APN | 22-13002-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 344,124 sqft (7.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 40498 COUNTY ROAD 166 |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56331-9601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 7.90 A. S 500' OF W 340' OF SW4NE4 ALSO SE'LY 4A OF SE4NW4 SE OF DITCH SECTION 24 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 032 SE OF DITCH SECTION |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 126 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
40498 Co Rd 166, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2008.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40498 COUNTY ROAD 166, FREEPORT, MN 56331-9601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008602475 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40498 Co Rd 166 was $1,120 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| 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 | $1,120.00 | ||
| 2025 | $214,100 Land $93,900 Building $120,200 | $214,100 Land $93,900 Building $120,200 | |
| 2023 | $932.00 | $178,200 Land $92,400 Building $85,800 | $178,200 Land $92,400 Building $85,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40498 Co Rd 166 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 40498 Co Rd 166 is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
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