490 S Nelson St, Nelson, MN 56355 Property Records

Douglas County property record for 490 S Nelson St, Nelson, MN 56355

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.96 acres (41,817 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$73,000 (Feb 2014)
Tax Bill$1,452 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Mar 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN90-0040-750

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN90-0040-750

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,848 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,848 sqft
Office1,848 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Architectural StyleMobile Home
Lot Area41,817 sqft (0.96 acres)
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area120 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address490 S NELSON ST
CityNELSON
StateMN
Zip56355-8106
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSEC-19 TWP-128 RANG-36 S 160 OF N 417.34 OF W 260.25 IN THE NW COR OF LOT A OF AUD SUB OF SW4 -UNPLATTED NELSON CITY. AC .96
Legal Range36
Legal Township128
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionAUD SUB
Legal Lot NumberA
JurisdictionDOUGLAS MN
Township / Civil DivisionNELSON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1098
Census Tract450500

Owner

Source: Douglas County records, as of August 12, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 82, NELSON, MN 56355-0082
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 14, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage
VIKING BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 27, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2014203375
Last Transfer DateSep 5, 2023
Transfer Doc000A452320
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionDOUGLAS MN
Recording DateSep 14, 2023
Property Address490 S NELSON ST, NELSON, MN 56355-8106
Document Number000A452014
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2023
InstrumentA452014
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDOUGLAS MN
Property Address490 S NELSON ST, NELSON, MN 56355-8106
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number391141
DateMar 27, 2017
Instrument391141
Lender
NameVIKING BANK
TypeBank
AddressALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Agreement
TypeClosed-End Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueMar 26, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of August 12, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyDouglas County
MunicipalityNelson City
Unified School DistrictAlexandria Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,452.00 (-5.59%)$139,900 (+41.89%) Land $20,600 Building $119,300$139,900 (+41.89%) Land $20,600 Building $119,300
2025$1,538.00 (-6.9%)$98,600 (+3.79%) Land $25,500 Building $73,100$98,600 (+3.79%) Land $25,500 Building $73,100
2023$1,652.00$95,000 Land $25,500 Building $69,500$95,000 Land $25,500 Building $69,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Gardonville Cooperative Telephone
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130

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