Cottonwood County property record for 551 3rd Ave, Mountain Lake, MN 56159
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 0.5 ba · 506 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $140 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-413-0370 |
| Primary APN | 22-413-0370 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 506 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 506 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Other |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 551 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56159-1530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W120' OF E190' OF S75' |
| Legal Subdivision | JANZENS SUBD 2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3045 |
| Census Tract | 270100 |
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of August 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 3RD AVE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN 56159-1530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Municipality | Mountain Lake City |
| Unified School District | Mountain Lake Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,800 (-10.53%) Land $2,400 Building $4,400 | $6,800 (-10.53%) Land $2,400 Building $4,400 | |
| 2025 | $140.00 (+4.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $134.00 | $7,600 Land $2,400 Building $5,200 | $7,600 Land $2,400 Building $5,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | Mountain Lake serves 2,018 people · EPA ID MN1170003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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