Crow Wing County property record for 524 1st Ave NE, Brainerd, MN 56401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 715 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $546 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09128020012B009 |
| Primary APN | 09128020012B009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 715 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 429 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 429 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Heating System | Oil |
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| Account Number | 141298 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 524 1ST AVE NE |
| City | BRAINERD |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56401-2723 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W 1/2 OF LOT 12 BLOCK 20 |
| Legal Range | 30W |
| Legal Township | 45N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | FARRAR AND FORSYTHS FIRST ADDITION TO B |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CROW WING MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BRAINERD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 951200 |
524 1st Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Crow Wing County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 1ST AVE NE, BRAINERD, MN 56401-2723 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 524 1st Ave NE was $546 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Crow Wing County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing County |
| Municipality | Brainerd City |
| Unified School District | Brainerd Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $546.00 Homeowner's exemption | $95,200 (+21.43%) Land $38,100 Building $57,100 | $95,200 (+21.43%) Land $38,100 Building $57,100 |
| 2025 | $78,400 Land $37,400 Building $41,000 | $78,400 Land $37,400 Building $41,000 | |
| 2023 | $480.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,900 Land $36,700 Building $39,200 | $75,900 Land $36,700 Building $39,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 1st Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2017
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 524 1st Ave NE 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 | Brainerd serves 14,670 people · EPA ID MN1180002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.63 mg/L (2024) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 458 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CTC.
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