Stearns County property record for 505 1st Ave N, Freeport, MN 56331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,142 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.497 acres (21,658 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,008 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-32155-0008 |
| Primary APN | 54-32155-0008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,142 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,368 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,658 sqft (0.497 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 505 1ST AVE N |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56331-9001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 007 BLK 002 HOPPE ADD SECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 032 SECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 032 |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPPE ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
505 1st Ave N is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 1ST AVE N, FREEPORT, MN 56331-9001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 1st Ave N was $3,008.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Freeport City |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,008.00 | $265,400 (+5.91%) Land $35,900 Building $229,500 | $265,400 (+5.91%) Land $35,900 Building $229,500 |
| 2025 | $250,600 Land $33,000 Building $217,600 | $250,600 Land $33,000 Building $217,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,758.00 | $234,900 Land $31,900 Building $203,000 | $234,900 Land $31,900 Building $203,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 1st Ave N 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 505 1st Ave N 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 94% of the US · lower than 82% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Freeport serves 685 people · EPA ID MN1730013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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