St. Louis County property record for 5525 Argos Rd, Cotton, MN 55724
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $922 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 661-0010-00810 |
| Primary APN | 661-0010-00810 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Lean-To | 77 sqft |
| Storage Building | 96 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 1184848 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5525 ARGOS RD |
| City | COTTON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55724-8214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MUNS |
| Legal Description | SE1/4 OF SE1/4 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 54N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFACE RESERVOIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 11402 |
5525 Argos Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 W 22ND ST, CRETE, NE 68333-1011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251513744 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000825750 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5525 Argos Rd was $922, up 13.3% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Unified School District | St. Louis County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $922.00 (+13.27%) | ||
| 2025 | $814.00 (+1%) | $99,100 (+30.74%) Land $62,500 Building $36,600 | $99,100 (+30.74%) Land $62,500 Building $36,600 |
| 2024 | $740.00 | $75,800 Land $50,100 Building $25,700 | $75,800 Land $50,100 Building $25,700 |
| 2022 | $69,700 Land $46,200 Building $23,500 | $69,700 Land $46,200 Building $23,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5525 Argos Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 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 | 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 5525 Argos Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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