Cottonwood County property record for 556 Elm Ave, Westbrook, MN 56183
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $46,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,012 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-264-0060 |
| Primary APN | 24-264-0060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 556 ELM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WESTBROOK |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56183-9623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST SIDE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTBROOK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1105 |
| Census Tract | 270200 |
556 Elm Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2006.
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 ELM AVE, WESTBROOK, MN 56183-9623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 556 Elm Ave was $2,012 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Municipality | Westbrook City |
| Unified School District | Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,012.00 Homeowner's exemption | $105,800 (-1.4%) Land $4,500 Building $101,300 | $105,800 (-1.4%) Land $4,500 Building $101,300 |
| 2025 | $2,012.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,300 Land $4,500 Building $102,800 | $107,300 Land $4,500 Building $102,800 |
| 2023 | $1,560.00 | $97,700 Land $4,500 Building $93,200 | $97,700 Land $4,500 Building $93,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 Elm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 556 Elm Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | Westbrook serves 785 people · EPA ID MN1170005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 11 ppb (2026) 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Woodstock Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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