Steele County property record for 705 Simplicity Dr, Ellendale, MN 56026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,460 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.359 acres (15,638 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $19,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,538 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-113-0203 |
| Primary APN | 15-113-0203 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,460 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,790 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,790 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,790 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,638 sqft (0.359 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 942 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 705 SIMPLICITY DR |
|---|---|
| City | ELLENDALE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56026-4349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 2 LOT 3 CROWN RIDGE ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 21 |
| Legal Township | 105 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | CROWN RIDGE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ELLENDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
Source: Steele County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4349 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014397904 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 705 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4349 |
| Document Number | A000445006 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000445006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 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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| Address | 705 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4349 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 705 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4349 |
| Document Number | A000445005 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | A000445005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 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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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 705 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4349 |
Source: Steele County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Steele County |
| Municipality | Ellendale City |
| Unified School District | NRHEG School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,538.00 (+7.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $401,400 (+8.43%) Land $31,200 Building $370,200 | $401,400 (+8.43%) Land $31,200 Building $370,200 |
| 2025 | $370,200 (+11.88%) Land $31,200 Building $339,000 | $370,200 (+11.88%) Land $31,200 Building $339,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,130.00 Homeowner's exemption | $330,900 Land $31,200 Building $299,700 | $330,900 Land $31,200 Building $299,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2014 · 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 |
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Ellendale serves 636 people · EPA ID MN1740003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Midco Cable · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,250 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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