5731 James Ave, Aurora, MN 55705 Property Records

St. Louis County property record for 5731 James Ave, Aurora, MN 55705

Property Summary

Property Type	Seasonal / Vacation Home
Details	1 bd · 252 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.11 acres (4,808 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$106 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Transfer Sep 2019 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`570-0040-03420`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`570-0040-03420`
Alternative APN	`72159`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	252 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area	252 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Rustic
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	4,808 sqft (0.11 acres)
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	56 sqft
Sauna	Sauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	72159
Street Address	5731 JAMES AVE
City	AURORA
State	MN
Zip	55705
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home
Local Zoning Code	RES
Legal Description	LOTS 23 AND 24 EX HIGHWAY RT OF WAYINC PT OF VAC ALLEY ADJ. SERIAL #
Legal Subdivision	MORNINGSIDE ADDITION
Legal Block	18
Legal Lot Number	23-24
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MN
Township / Civil Division	WHITE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2055
Census Tract	13900

Owner

Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	309 S 2ND ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1413
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 5, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 18, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 6, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jul 27, 2022
Transfer Doc	0001449103
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MN
Recording Date	Aug 5, 2022
Property Address	5731 JAMES AVE, AURORA, MN 55705
Document Number	0001449103
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2022
Instrument	1449103
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	309 S 2ND ST W, AURORA, MN 55705-1413

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MN
Recording Date	Sep 18, 2019
Property Address	5731 JAMES AVE, AURORA, MN 55705
Document Number	00A1363595
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2019
Instrument	A1363595
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 1, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1.65
Additional	Quitclaim Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	309 S 2ND ST W AURORA MN 557051413, AURORA, MN 55705-1413

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	ST LOUIS MN
Recording Date	Jul 6, 2017
Property Address	5731 JAMES AVE, AURORA, MN 55705
Document Number	00A1312617
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2017
Instrument	A1312617
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 17, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Estate
Address	309 S 2ND ST W AURORA MN 557051413, AURORA, MN 55705-1413

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	St. Louis County
County Subdivision	White Township
Unified School District	Mesabi East School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$106.00 (+10.42%)
2025	$96.00 (+14.29%)	$8,900 (+5.95%) Land $1,200 Building $7,700	$8,900 (+5.95%) Land $1,200 Building $7,700
2024		$8,400 (+29.23%) Land $1,200 Building $7,200	$8,400 (+29.23%) Land $1,200 Building $7,200
2022	$84.00	$6,500 Land $900 Building $5,600	$6,500 Land $900 Building $5,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 78% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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