St. Louis County property record for 5478 Stepetz Rd 53, #53, Aurora, MN 55705
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,300 sqft |
| Lot Size | 10.6 acres (462,607 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $153,500 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $3,820 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 570-0024-00100 |
| Primary APN | 570-0024-00100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 462,607 sqft (10.6 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Storage Building | 130 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 770738 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5478 STEPETZ ROAD 53, 53 |
| City | AURORA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55705-8104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF THE NW1/4 OF SW1/4 LYINGSELY OF THE SELY R.O.W. OF CO RD #341AND NELY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINECOMM AT SE |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 58N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2104 |
| Census Tract | 13900 |
5478 Stepetz Rd 53, #53 is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2002.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 SUNSET LN, SAINT PAUL, MN 55127-6455 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002877707 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5478 Stepetz Rd 53, #53 was $3,820, up 22.8% 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 | White Township |
| Unified School District | Mesabi East School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,820.00 (+22.83%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,110.00 (-1.14%) | $307,500 (+20.45%) Land $70,100 Building $237,400 | $307,500 (+20.45%) Land $70,100 Building $237,400 |
| 2024 | $3,146.00 | $255,300 Land $60,900 Building $194,400 | $255,300 Land $60,900 Building $194,400 |
| 2022 | $235,700 Land $49,100 Building $186,600 | $235,700 Land $49,100 Building $186,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5478 Stepetz Rd 53, #53 in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 5478 Stepetz Rd 53, #53 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 | 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zito Media Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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