Becker County property record for 506 Willow St E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,225 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $197,500 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,914 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance Apr 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| APN | 49.0795.000 |
| Primary APN | 49.0795.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 538 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 538 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,225 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 506 WILLOW ST E |
|---|---|
| City | DETROIT LAKES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56501-4023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHERRY'S SUBDIV D L BLOCK 010 S 84.5 FT OF LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRYS SUBDIV D L |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BECKER MN |
| Township / Civil Division | DETROIT LAKES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 450600 |
506 Willow St E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Becker County records, as of August 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 WILLOW ST E, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-4023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance GATE CITY BANK |
| Apr 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MIDWEST BANK |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit MIDWEST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202311316 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 007690 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BECKER MN |
| Property Address | 506 WILLOW ST E, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-4023 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 12/99 |
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| Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 12/99 |
| Instrument | 10712 |
| Name | GATE CITY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BECKER MN |
| Property Address | 506 WILLOW ST E, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-4023 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000012/0000000099 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 0000000012/0000000099 |
| Instrument | 000000010256 |
| Name | MIDWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BECKER MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 506 WILLOW ST E, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-4023 |
| Document Number | 010061 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 010061 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 15606 MEADOW RD, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-7415 |
| Document Number | 010062 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 010062 |
| Name | MIDWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 9, 2037 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 506 Willow St E was $1,914 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Becker County assessment roll, as of August 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Becker County |
| Municipality | Detroit Lakes City |
| Unified School District | Detroit Lakes Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,914.00 (-1.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $194,000 (-) Land $30,300 Building $163,700 | $194,000 (-) Land $30,300 Building $163,700 |
| 2025 | $1,946.00 Homeowner's exemption | $194,000 Land $30,300 Building $163,700 | $194,000 Land $30,300 Building $163,700 |
| 2023 | $2,012.00 | $160,400 Land $30,300 Building $130,100 | $160,400 Land $30,300 Building $130,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 506 Willow St E; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 506 Willow St E is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 86% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | Detroit Lakes serves 10,038 people · EPA ID MN1030005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 4 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 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Arvig Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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