Cottonwood County property record for 523 3rd Ave, Mountain Lake, MN 56159
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 703 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,272 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-413-0360 |
| Primary APN | 22-413-0360 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 703 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 703 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Patio Area | 473 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 523 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56159-1530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E82' OF S140' |
| Legal Subdivision | JANZENS SUBD 2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3045 |
| Census Tract | 270100 |
523 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 COLUMBINE CIR, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-3212 |
| 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 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015441533 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 3rd Ave was $1,272 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Municipality | Mountain Lake City |
| Unified School District | Mountain Lake Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,272.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,700 Land $4,900 Building $80,800 | $85,700 Land $4,900 Building $80,800 |
| 2025 | $1,272.00 | ||
| 2023 | $552.00 | $40,400 Land $4,900 Building $35,500 | $40,400 Land $4,900 Building $35,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 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 523 3rd Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% 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 | Mountain Lake serves 2,018 people · EPA ID MN1170003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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