Stearns County property record for 44429 Birchview Rd, Melrose, MN 56352
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,105 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.912 acres (39,744 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,134 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-12724-0000 |
| Primary APN | 21-12724-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,105 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 884 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 39,744 sqft (0.912 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 304 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Storage Building | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 44429 BIRCHVIEW RD |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56352-8267 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 004 BLK 001 SIFFERLE'S HIDDEN SHORES SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 127 RANGE 033 SECTION 35 TOWNSHIP 127 RANGE 033 |
| Legal Range | 33W |
| Legal Township | 127 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIFFERLES HIDDEN SHORES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MELROSE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
44429 Birchview Rd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44429 BIRCHVIEW RD, MELROSE, MN 56352-8267 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211604877 |
| Transfer Doc | 00A1693763 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 44429 BIRCHVIEW RD, MELROSE, MN 56352-8267 |
| Document Number | 00A1604877 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | A1604877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 28663 306TH AVE, FREEPORT, MN 56331-9722 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 44429 Birchview Rd was $3,134.
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 | $3,134.00 | ||
| 2025 | $435,800 Land $212,500 Building $223,300 | $435,800 Land $212,500 Building $223,300 | |
| 2023 | $2,776.00 | $397,300 Land $203,000 Building $194,300 | $397,300 Land $203,000 Building $194,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44429 Birchview Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 44429 Birchview Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 84% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
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