Clay County property record for 609 4th St, Hawley, MN 56549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $134,900 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,478 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer Jun 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56.650.0860 |
| Primary APN | 56.650.0860 |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Street Address | 609 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAWLEY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56549-4705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISIONNAME ORIGINAL TOWNSITE HAWLEY SUBDIVISIONCD 56650 E 84' OF 7, 8, 9 & E 84' OF N 5' OF 10 13 HAWLEY CITY |
| Legal Range | 45 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWNSITE HAWLEY |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 30201 |
609 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Clay County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 4TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BELL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020807155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 609 4TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000831097 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 831097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Property Address | 609 4TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4705 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CO OF FARGO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000780170 |
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| Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 780170 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 609 4TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000807155 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 807155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRN ABSTRACT & TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $445.17 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 609 4TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4705 |
| Document Number | 0000807156 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 807156 |
| Name | BELL BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 609 4th St was $1,478 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay County |
| Municipality | Hawley City |
| Unified School District | Hawley Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,478.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,700 (+4.29%) Land $16,100 Building $122,600 | $138,700 (+4.29%) Land $16,100 Building $122,600 |
| 2025 | $133,000 Land $16,100 Building $116,900 | $133,000 Land $16,100 Building $116,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,308.00 Homeowner's exemption | $136,300 Land $16,100 Building $120,200 | $136,300 Land $16,100 Building $120,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 609 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 |
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 609 4th St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 | Hawley serves 2,267 people · EPA ID MN1140006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Arvig Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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