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709 Birch St, La Crescent, MN 55947 Property Records

Houston County property record for 709 Birch St, La Crescent, MN 55947

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$291,839 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$2,986 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25.0958.000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25.0958.000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,536 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,260 sqft
Basement Area1,500 sqft
Finished Basement1,500 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,500 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsPaneling
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions41 ft deep x 157 ft wide
Garage Area624 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area168 sqft
Deck Area660 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemGravity Furnace
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address709 BIRCH ST
CityLA CRESCENT
StateMN
Zip55947-1412
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECT-09 TWP-104 RANGE-004 WELSHIRE ADDITION LOT-003 BLOCK-001 DOC 250172; DOC 286302; DOC 303725
Legal Range04
Legal Township104
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionWELSHIRE ADDITION
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionHOUSTON MN
Township / Civil DivisionLA CRESCENT
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract20100

Owner

709 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.

Source: Houston County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address709 BIRCH ST, LA CRESCENT, MN 55947-1412
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 2, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 4, 2007
Deed Document Number2021303725
Prior Transfer DateNov 28, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc1250172
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHOUSTON MN
Recording DateAug 2, 2021
Property Address709 BIRCH ST, LA CRESCENT, MN 55947-1412
Document NumberA303725
Instrument DateJul 30, 2021
InstrumentA303725
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address709 BIRCH ST, LA CRESCENT, MN 55947-1412

Mortgage

Document NumberA303726
DateAug 2, 2021
InstrumentA303726
Lender
NameFIRST COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 709 Birch St was $2,986 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyHouston County
MunicipalityLa Crescent City
Unified School DistrictLa Crescent-Hokah School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,986.00 Homeowner's exemption$361,900 (-) Land $82,700 Building $279,200$361,900 (-) Land $82,700 Building $279,200
2025$2,986.00 Homeowner's exemption$361,900 Land $82,700 Building $279,200$361,900 Land $82,700 Building $279,200
2023$2,226.00 Homeowner's exemption$296,800 Land $35,000 Building $261,800$296,800 Land $35,000 Building $261,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 709 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 19, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 709 Birch St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLaCrescent
serves 5,257 people · EPA ID MN1280007
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 402 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Acentek
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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