Itasca County property record for 537 5th St SE, Deer River, MN 56636
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1,120 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,862 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 89-490-0262 |
| Primary APN | 89-490-0262 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Base Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Width | 175 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Storage Building | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Account Number | 148216 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 5TH ST SE |
| City | DEER RIVER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56636-8629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Description | LOTS 70-76-BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 25W |
| Legal Township | 145 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND ADDITION TO ITASCA CITY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70-76 |
| Jurisdiction | ITASCA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | DEER RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2045 |
| Census Tract | 480302 |
537 5th St SE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Itasca County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 5TH ST SE, DEER RIVER, MN 56636-8629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000788600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 537 5th St SE was $1,862 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Itasca County assessment roll, as of August 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca County |
| Municipality | Deer River City |
| Unified School District | Deer River Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,862.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $127,200 Land $11,000 Building $116,200 | $127,200 Land $11,000 Building $116,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 5th St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 537 5th St SE is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | Deer River serves 942 people · EPA ID MN1310007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Paul Bunyan Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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