Cottonwood County property record for 553 3rd Ave, Mountain Lake, MN 56159
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,018 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-413-0380 |
| Primary APN | 22-413-0380 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Patio Area | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 553 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56159-1530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S75' OF E70' & E100' OF S45' OF N225' |
| Legal Subdivision | JANZEN'S 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 July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 3RD AVE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN 56159-1530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of July 10, 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 | $173,800 (-2.63%) Land $2,900 Building $170,900 | $173,800 (-2.63%) Land $2,900 Building $170,900 | |
| 2025 | $3,018.00 (+8.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,782.00 | $178,500 Land $2,900 Building $175,600 | $178,500 Land $2,900 Building $175,600 |
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 |
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