Anoka County property record for 537 38th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $114,500 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,202 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35-30-24-34-0010 |
| Primary APN | 35-30-24-34-0010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,240 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 265082 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 38TH AVE NE |
| City | MINNEAPOLIS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55421-3802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 20 BLK 83 COL HEIGHTS ANNEX & S1/2 OF VAC ALLEY LYG N &ADJ TO SD LOT & LYG BETWEEN W LINE OF JEFFERSON ST & A LINEPRLL/W & 405.5 FT E OF E LINE OF 5TH STREET NE & ALL OF LOT21 BLK 83 COL HEIGHT S ANNEX; EX RDS; SUBJ TO EASE OF REC |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ANNEX |
| Legal Block | 83 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | ANOKA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
537 38th Ave NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1998.
Source: Anoka County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 38TH AVE NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55421-3802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19988323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 537 38th Ave NE was $5,202 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Anoka County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Anoka County |
| Municipality | Columbia Heights City |
| Unified School District | Columbia Heights Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,202.00 Homeowner's exemption | $350,100 Land $91,200 Building $258,900 | $350,100 Land $91,200 Building $258,900 |
| 2024 | $4,471.00 | $333,700 Land $92,000 Building $241,700 | $333,700 Land $92,000 Building $241,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 38th 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 November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · other causes |
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.
The area around 537 38th Ave NE has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | Columbia Heights serves 22,278 people · EPA ID MN1020016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from Minneapolis |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 548 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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