Meeker County property record for 601 Mars St S, Cosmos, MN 56228
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,318 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,900 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,804 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-0057000 |
| Primary APN | 21-0057000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,318 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 601 MARS ST S |
|---|---|
| City | COSMOS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT SW 1/4 NW 1/4 BEG 47' E OF NE COR LT 1 BLK 2 LIETZAU SUMMIT ADDN TH S85' E135' N95' W135' S10' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 32 |
| Legal Township | 117 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | LIETZAU SUMMIT ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MEEKER MN |
| Township / Civil Division | COSMOS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2092 |
| Census Tract | 560600 |
601 Mars St S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Meeker County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 224, COSMOS, MN 56228-0224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014244450 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 601 Mars St S was $1,804 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Meeker County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Meeker County |
| Municipality | Cosmos City |
| Unified School District | A.C.G.C. Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,804.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,500 (-20.68%) Land $14,000 Building $119,500 | $133,500 (-20.68%) Land $14,000 Building $119,500 |
| 2025 | $168,300 Land $14,000 Building $154,300 | $168,300 Land $14,000 Building $154,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,696.00 | $125,100 Land $11,200 Building $113,900 | $125,100 Land $11,200 Building $113,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 601 Mars St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 3, 2012
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 601 Mars St S 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 | Cosmos serves 513 people · EPA ID MN1470011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Arsenic resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| 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 115 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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