Stearns County property record for 48656 State Hwy 28, Villard, MN 56385
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 67.2 acres (2,928,539 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,850,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,688 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-00483-0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-00483-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,570 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,928,539 sqft (67.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 660 sqft |
| Granary | 3,500 sqft |
| Lean-To | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 48656 STATE HIGHWAY 28 |
|---|---|
| City | VILLARD |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56385-2409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 2AIMP |
| Legal Description | 67.23A P/O SE4 & S2NE4 COM SE COR SE4-S89D W ALG S LN 607' TO POB-CONT S89D W 759'-NW 2449.42'-N82D E 31.34'-S68D E |
| Legal Range | 35W |
| Legal Township | 126 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ASHLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1064 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
48656 State Hwy 28, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2013.
Source: Stearns County records, as of May 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38766 COUNTY ROAD 11, FREEPORT, MN 56331-9694 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201353329 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 48656 STATE HIGHWAY 28, VILLARD, MN 56385-2409 |
| Document Number | 0001711607 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261711607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0001711607, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261711607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.54% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48656 State Hwy 28 was $5,688.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| County Subdivision | Ashley Township |
| Unified School District | Sauk Centre Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,688.00 | ||
| 2025 | $695,200 Land $364,300 Building $330,900 | $695,200 Land $364,300 Building $330,900 | |
| 2024 | $5,430.00 (+11.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,890.00 | $620,900 Land $321,900 Building $299,000 | $620,900 Land $321,900 Building $299,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 48656 State Hwy 28 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.
The area around 48656 State Hwy 28 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Runestone Telephone Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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