511 Mars St S, Cosmos, MN 56228 Property Records

Meeker County property record for 511 Mars St S, Cosmos, MN 56228

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$3,570 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-0062000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-0062000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area975 sqft Living Area
Basement Area732 sqft
Finished Basement732 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Exterior MaterialBrick Veneer
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area60 sqft
Patio Area580 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address511 MARS ST S
CityCOSMOS
StateMN
Zip56228
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPT OF SW 1/4 NW 1/4; BEG 47' E & 86' S OF NE COR BLK 1, LIETZAU'S SUMM., TH S 96', E 135' N 96', W 135' TO BEG.
Legal Range32
Legal Township117
Legal Section22
Legal Block1
JurisdictionMEEKER MN
Township / Civil DivisionCOSMOS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2094
Census Tract560600

Owner

Source: Meeker County records, as of July 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 65, COSMOS, MN 56228-0065
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateAug 5, 2024
Transfer Doc0000434724
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMEEKER MN
Recording DateSep 14, 2026
Property Address511 MARS ST S, COSMOS, MN 56228
Document Number0000443819
Instrument DateAug 13, 2026
Instrument2026443819
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000443819,
DateSep 14, 2026
Instrument2026443819
Lender
NameNOVATION CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Meeker County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyMeeker County
MunicipalityCosmos City
Unified School DistrictA.C.G.C. Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,570.00 (+91.32%) Homeowner's exemption$146,800 (-20.17%) Land $15,800 Building $131,000$146,800 (-20.17%) Land $15,800 Building $131,000
2025$183,900 (+36.63%) Land $15,800 Building $168,100$183,900 (+36.63%) Land $15,800 Building $168,100
2023$1,866.00$134,600 Land $12,700 Building $121,900$134,600 Land $12,700 Building $121,900

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 April 3, 2012

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCosmos
serves 513 people · EPA ID MN1470011
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityArsenic
resolved · Oct 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
Midco
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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