Mercer County property record for 531 3rd Ave W, Zap, ND 58580
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 125 acres (5,445,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $75 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | ZZ14489090505 |
| Primary APN | ZZ14489090505 |
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| Lot Area | 5,445,000 sqft (125 acres) |
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| Street Address | 531 3RD AVE W |
|---|---|
| City | ZAP |
| State | ND |
| Zip | 58580 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK E 1ST S ADD 6231 ZAP |
| Legal Subdivision | FIRST S ADD |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER ND |
| Township / Civil Division | ZAP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1254 |
| Census Tract | 961800 |
531 3rd Ave W is owned by an individual who acquired it in July 2008.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 215, ZAP, ND 58580-0215 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 144/049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 3rd Ave W was $75, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of October 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Zap City |
| Unified School District | Beulah Public School District 27 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,990 (-5.23%) Land $1,585 Building $1,405 | $5,980 (-5.23%) Land $3,170 Building $2,810 | |
| 2025 | $75.00 (+1.35%) | $3,155 Land $1,585 Building $1,570 | $6,310 Land $3,170 Building $3,140 |
| 2024 | $74.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,990 Land $1,585 Building $1,405 | $5,980 Land $3,170 Building $2,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 3rd Ave W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 10, 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2011 · Flooding |
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 531 3rd Ave W is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 44% of North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF ZAP serves 237 people · EPA ID ND2901054 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from OMND WATER TREATMENT PLANT |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Chloramine resolved · Jul 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable | 1,250 / 250 |
| West River Telecommunications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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