Hennepin County property record for 5542 Kipling Ave, Minnetonka, MN 55345
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,500 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $6,076 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-117-22-11-0043 |
| Primary APN | 31-117-22-11-0043 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,710 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 570 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Lake |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Deck Area | 790 sqft |
| Patio Area | 790 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 5542 KIPLING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MINNETONKA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55345-5111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 005 BLOCK 002 A CLEAR SPRING GARDENS THAT PART OF LOT 5 LYING E OF A LINE RUNNING FROM A PT IN N LINE THOF DIS 132.2 FT E FROM NW COR THOF TO A PT IN S LINE THOF DIS 132.2 FT E FROM T 132 X 132 |
| Legal Range | 22 |
| Legal Township | 117 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Quarter | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEAR SPRING GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MINNETONKA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 26207 |
5542 Kipling Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1997.
Source: Hennepin County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5542 KIPLING AVE, MINNETONKA, MN 55345-5111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997636306 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Property Address | 5542 KIPLING AVE, MINNETONKA, MN 55345-5111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0A10934327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | A10934327 |
| Name | NEW MARKET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5542 Kipling Ave was $6,076 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Hennepin County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Municipality | Minnetonka City |
| Unified School District | Minnetonka Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,076.00 | $452,500 Land $202,400 Building $250,100 | $452,500 Land $202,400 Building $250,100 |
| 2023 | $5,654.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2022 | $448,700 Land $202,400 Building $246,300 | $448,700 Land $202,400 Building $246,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5542 Kipling Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 25, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5542 Kipling Ave is low, with less than 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 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 | Minnetonka serves 54,474 people · EPA ID MN1270031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.4 mg/L (2017–2019) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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