St. Louis County property record for 5281 Washburn Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $188,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 415-0010-04930 |
| Primary APN | 415-0010-04930 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Lean-To | 120 sqft |
| Storage Building | 216 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Propane |
| Account Number | 916399 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5281 WASHBURN RD |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55803-9788 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNS |
| Legal Description | N1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 EX N1/2 OF E1/2 & EXW1/2 OF W1/2 & EX E1/2 OF W1/2 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 51N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
5281 Washburn Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5281 WASHBURN RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-9788 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011899730 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Property Address | 5281 WASHBURN RD, DULUTH, MN 55803-9788 |
| Document Number | 00T1027398 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NORTH SHORE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5281 WASHBURN RD DULUTH MN 558039788, DULUTH, MN 55803-9788 |
| Document Number | 00T1027398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | T1027398 |
| Name | BELL BK |
|---|---|
| Address | FARGO, ND 58103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 13, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5281 Washburn Rd was $3,466 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.8% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Lakewood Township |
| Unified School District | Duluth Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,466.00 (+11.81%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,100.00 (-8.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $326,400 (+13.1%) Land $102,800 Building $223,600 | $326,400 (+13.1%) Land $102,800 Building $223,600 |
| 2024 | $3,378.00 | $288,600 Land $94,600 Building $194,000 | $288,600 Land $94,600 Building $194,000 |
| 2022 | $277,200 Land $86,500 Building $190,700 | $277,200 Land $86,500 Building $190,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5281 Washburn Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2012.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2012 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5281 Washburn Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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