Washington County property record for 596 6th St, Newport, MN 55055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,092 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,100 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-027-22-22-0072 |
| Primary APN | 01-027-22-22-0072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,092 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 176 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 596 6TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55055-1361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 54 LOT 2 SUBDIVISIONCD 55030 SUBDIVISIONNAME NEWPORT TOWN OF BLOCK 54 LOT 4 SUBDIVISIONCD 55030 SUBDIVISIONNAME NEWPORT TOWN OF TOGETHER WITH PART OF VACATED ALLEY. LOTS 2 & 4 BLOCK 54 TOWN OF NEWPORT |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWPORT TOWN |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 71003 |
596 6th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Washington County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 6TH ST, NEWPORT, MN 55055-1361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20254459265 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 596 6th St was $6,100 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of June 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Washington County |
| Municipality | Newport City |
| Unified School District | South Washington County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,100.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $432,100 (+3.87%) Land $110,000 Building $322,100 | $432,100 (+3.87%) Land $110,000 Building $322,100 | |
| 2024 | $416,000 Land $90,000 Building $326,000 | $416,000 Land $90,000 Building $326,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,748.00 | ||
| 2022 | $359,400 Land $73,600 Building $285,800 | $359,400 Land $73,600 Building $285,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 596 6th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 20, 2022 · 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 Claims | 5 (1998–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 596 6th St 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 |
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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 | Newport serves 4,000 people · EPA ID MN1820014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from Cottage Grove |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GigFire, T-Mobile.
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