Stearns County property record for 44197 Birchview Rd, Melrose, MN 56352
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,793 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.526 acres (22,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Nov 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,206 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-12694-0000 |
| Primary APN | 21-12694-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,793 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,690 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,793 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,900 sqft (0.526 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 229 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 919 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 44197 BIRCHVIEW RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56352-8290 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AND LOT 21 LITTLE BIRCH HEIGHTS SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 127 RANGE 033 LITTLE BIRCH HEIGHTS SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 127 RANGE 033 |
| Legal Range | 33W |
| Legal Township | 127 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | LITTLE BIRCH HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
44197 Birchview Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2015.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44197 BIRCHVIEW RD, MELROSE, MN 56352-8290 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 1989 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 44197 Birchview Rd was $5,206.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| County Subdivision | Melrose Township |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,206.00 | ||
| 2025 | $644,200 Land $131,300 Building $512,900 | $644,200 Land $131,300 Building $512,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,358.00 | $581,800 Land $125,700 Building $456,100 | $581,800 Land $125,700 Building $456,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44197 Birchview Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 risk around 44197 Birchview Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 82% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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