Cottonwood County property record for 708 5th Ave, Mountain Lake, MN 56159
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 878 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $834 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-520-1720 |
| Primary APN | 22-520-1720 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 878 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 878 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 708 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56159-1555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W1/2 ALLEY BTW LOTS 8,9; E1/2 ALLEY BTW LOTS 10,11; LOTS 9,10 BLK 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | MT LAKE-ORIG TWNST |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-11 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 270100 |
708 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 5TH AVE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN 56159-1555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 708 5th Ave was $834 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Municipality | Mountain Lake City |
| Unified School District | Mountain Lake Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $834.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,200 (-4.14%) Land $8,200 Building $45,000 | $53,200 (-4.14%) Land $8,200 Building $45,000 |
| 2025 | $834.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,500 Land $8,200 Building $47,300 | $55,500 Land $8,200 Building $47,300 |
| 2023 | $326.00 | $23,500 Land $8,200 Building $15,300 | $23,500 Land $8,200 Building $15,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 708 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2024
| 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 708 5th Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 86% 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 | Mountain Lake serves 2,018 people · EPA ID MN1170003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 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 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures