St. Louis County property record for 5888 Elde Rd, Cotton, MN 55724
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 2.79 acres (121,532 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,422 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 661-0010-01085 |
| Primary APN | 661-0010-01085 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,404 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 121,532 sqft (2.79 acres) |
| Deck Area | 44 sqft |
|---|---|
| Storage Building | 64 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,500 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 960020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5888 ELDE RD |
| City | COTTON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SMU |
| Legal Description | THAT PART OF LOT 4 BEG AT NW CORNER OFLOT THENCE ELY 107.2 FT THENCE RIGHT69 DEG 2 MIN SE 268.7 FT THENCE LEFT14 DEG 32 MIN |
| Legal Range | 15W |
| Legal Township | 54N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WHITEFACE RESERVOIR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 11402 |
5888 Elde Rd, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2022.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9501 WINDFLOWER PL, CHAMPLIN, MN 55316-2697 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001436749 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5888 Elde Rd was $2,422, up 5.2% 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 | $2,422.00 (+5.21%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,302.00 (+17.21%) | $307,300 (+37.62%) Land $75,700 Building $231,600 | $307,300 (+37.62%) Land $75,700 Building $231,600 |
| 2024 | $1,964.00 | $223,300 Land $69,800 Building $153,500 | $223,300 Land $69,800 Building $153,500 |
| 2022 | $182,900 Land $90,900 Building $92,000 | $182,900 Land $90,900 Building $92,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5888 Elde 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 5888 Elde Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 78% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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