Douglas County property record for 6948 Hope Rd SE, Nelson, MN 56355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,984 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $313,500 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,560 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-1844-075 |
| Primary APN | 03-1844-075 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,984 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft |
| Garage Area | 964 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Street Address | 6948 HOPE RD SE |
|---|---|
| City | NELSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56355-8206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC-24 TWP-128 RANG-37 LOT-006 BLK-001 HOPE ROAD ESTATES AC 3 |
| Legal Range | 37 |
| Legal Township | 128 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPE ROAD ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALEXANDRIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1083 |
| Census Tract | 450500 |
6948 Hope Rd SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Douglas County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6948 HOPE RD SE, NELSON, MN 56355-8206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VIKING BANK |
| Oct 22, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BLACKRIDGEBANK |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage AMERICAN MORTGAGE & EQUITY CONSULTANTS |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer INTEGRITY TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018404756 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Property Address | 6948 HOPE RD SE, NELSON, MN 56355-8206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 393223 |
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| Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 393223 |
| Name | VIKING BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 6948 HOPE RD SE, NELSON, MN 56355-8206 |
| Document Number | 404756 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 404756 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | INTEGRITY TITLE, INTEGRITY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,034.55 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 6948 HOPE RD SE, NELSON, MN 56355-8206 |
| Document Number | 404757 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 404757 |
| Name | BLACKRIDGEBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6948 HOPE RD SE, NELSON, MN 56355-8206 |
| Document Number | 396506 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 396506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Tax | $990.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 6948 HOPE RD SE, NELSON, MN 56355-8206 |
| Document Number | 396507 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 396507 |
| Name | AMERICAN MORTGAGE & EQUITY CONSULTANTS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DOUGLAS MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6948 HOPE RD SE, NELSON, MN 56355-8206 |
| Document Number | 393715 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 393715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | INTEGRITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $75.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6948 HOPE RD SE, NELSON, MN 56355-8206 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6948 Hope Rd SE was $3,560 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Douglas County assessment roll, as of August 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Douglas County |
| County Subdivision | Alexandria Township |
| Unified School District | Alexandria Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,560.00 (+2.48%) Homeowner's exemption | $459,900 (+0.72%) Land $34,900 Building $425,000 | $459,900 (+0.72%) Land $34,900 Building $425,000 |
| 2025 | $3,474.00 Homeowner's exemption | $456,600 Land $34,900 Building $421,700 | $456,600 Land $34,900 Building $421,700 |
| 2023 | $3,474.00 Homeowner's exemption | $419,100 Land $34,900 Building $384,200 | $419,100 Land $34,900 Building $384,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6948 Hope Rd SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2009 · 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 | 3 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 6948 Hope Rd SE is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 84% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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