521 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55802 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 521 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55802

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details24,816 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.563 acres (24,539 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$79,450 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Mortgage
Nov 2023 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN010-1250-00330

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN010-1250-00330
Alternative APN
  • 1118209

Interior

Units33 Units
Stories4 Stories
Building Area24,816 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area6,204 sqft
Basement Area6,204 sqft
Unfinished Basement6,204 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Fire SprinklersFire Sprinklers
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleHigh Rise
Exterior MaterialStone
Lot Area24,539 sqft (0.563 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemPackage A/C
Heating SystemZoned

Location & Zoning

Account Number1118209
Street Address521 W 2ND ST
CityDULUTH
StateMN
Zip55802-2244
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionTHAT PART OF ODD NUMBERED LOTS 85 THRU 95BLK 28 LYING NLY OF R/W OF W 2ND STREET &ELY OF R/W OF MESABA AVE BEG AT MOST SLY
Legal SubdivisionDULUTH PROPER
Legal Block28
Legal Lot Number85-95
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil DivisionDULUTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1046
Census Tract1900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Duluth Civic Center Historic District
listed 1986 · 5 contributing resources · NRIS 86003097

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address575 9TH ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414-1399
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 18, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MINNWEST BANK
Nov 13, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MINNWEST BANK
Mar 22, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CITY OF DULUTH
Oct 1, 2021Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
MINNWEST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateDec 23, 2019
Transfer Doc0001020697
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address521 W 2ND ST, DULUTH, MN 55802
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001481700
DateJan 18, 2024
Instrument1481700
Lender
NameMINNWEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term15 Months
DueMar 31, 2025

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address521 W 2ND ST, DULUTH, MN 55802
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001477979
DateNov 13, 2023
Instrument1477979
Lender
NameMINNWEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Property Address521 W 2ND ST, DULUTH, MN 55802
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001463690
DateMar 22, 2023
Instrument1463690
Lender
NameCITY OF DULUTH
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2021: Limited Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeLimited Warranty Deed
JurisdictionST LOUIS MN
Recording DateOct 1, 2021
Property Address521 W 2ND ST, DULUTH, MN 55802
Document Number0001426189
Instrument DateOct 1, 2021
Instrument1426189
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2023
Title Company1STAM TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address575 9TH ST SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414-1399

Mortgage

Document Number0001426190
DateOct 1, 2021
Instrument1426190
Lender
NameMINNWEST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term72 Months
DueOct 1, 2027

Mortgage

Document Number0001426191
DateOct 1, 2021
Instrument1426191
Lender
NameMINNWEST BANK
TypeBank
AddressSAINT CLOUD, MN 56301
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountySt. Louis County
MunicipalityDuluth City
Unified School DistrictDuluth Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$79,450.00 (+8.74%)
2025$4,716,200 (+7.82%) Land $183,600 Building $4,532,600$4,716,200 (+7.82%) Land $183,600 Building $4,532,600
2024$73,066.00$4,374,000 (+5,182.61%) Land $187,200 Building $4,186,800$4,374,000 (+5,182.61%) Land $187,200 Building $4,186,800
2022$82,800 Land $82,700 Building $100$82,800 Land $82,700 Building $100

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 March 24, 2025 · 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 Policies1 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemDuluth
serves 86,859 people · EPA ID MN1690011
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead8 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTurbidity
resolved · Oct 2017
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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 357 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: Airfiber, AT&T, Fidium Fiber.

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