St. Louis County property record for 514 Sparkman Ave, Duluth, MN 55803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 867 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,692 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,614 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-3320-00140 |
| Primary APN | 010-3320-00140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 867 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 5,692 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Area | 404 sqft |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Deck Area | 25 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 60445 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 514 SPARKMAN AVE |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55803-2148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 0004 BLOCK:002 SERIAL # |
| Legal Subdivision | MORLEY HEIGHTS DULUTH |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | DULUTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
514 Sparkman Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 514 SPARKMAN AVE, DULUTH, MN 55803-2148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017993116 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed with Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 514 SPARKMAN AVE, DULUTH, MN 55803-2148 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | T993116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $330.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 SPARKMAN AVE DULUTH MN 558032148, DULUTH, MN 55803-2148 |
| Document Number | 000T993116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | T993116 |
| Name | SHERRY MEHRMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4114 W PIONEER RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-9342 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Rate | 5% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 514 Sparkman Ave was $2,614 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Municipality | Duluth City |
| Unified School District | Duluth Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,614.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,496.00 (-1.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $218,900 (+6.26%) Land $40,200 Building $178,700 | $218,900 (+6.26%) Land $40,200 Building $178,700 |
| 2024 | $2,522.00 | $206,000 Land $37,500 Building $168,500 | $206,000 Land $37,500 Building $168,500 |
| 2022 | $168,900 Land $25,700 Building $143,200 | $168,900 Land $25,700 Building $143,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 514 Sparkman Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
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 514 Sparkman Ave 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% 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 | Duluth serves 86,859 people · EPA ID MN1690011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Oct 2017 |
|---|---|
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 335 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures