Steele County property record for 716 Simplicity Dr, Ellendale, MN 56026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,151 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,814 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,218 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-113-0108 |
| Primary APN | 15-113-0108 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,151 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 115 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 899 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,814 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 844 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 716 SIMPLICITY DR |
|---|---|
| City | ELLENDALE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56026-4348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 1 LOT 8 CROWN RIDGE ADDITION |
| Legal Range | 21 |
| Legal Township | 105 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | CROWN RIDGE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ELLENDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3034 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
Source: Steele County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 716 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KEEN BANK NA |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOME TOWN FCU |
| Nov 15, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME TOWN FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231609899 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 716 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4348 |
| Document Number | A000450890 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000450890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | MINNESOTA SECURED TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,221.00 |
| 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 | 716 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4348 |
| Document Number | A000450891 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000450891 |
| Name | KEEN BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Property Address | 716 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4348 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A000447237 |
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| Date | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000447237 |
| Name | HOME TOWN FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 9, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Property Address | 716 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4348 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A000426384 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | A000426384 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 716 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4348 |
| Document Number | A000432557 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000432557 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $960.96 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 716 SIMPLICITY DR, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-4348 |
| Document Number | A000432558 |
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| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | A000432558 |
| Name | HOME TOWN FCU |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $5,218.00 (+5.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $377,500 (+7.55%) Land $43,500 Building $334,000 | $377,500 (+7.55%) Land $43,500 Building $334,000 |
| 2025 | $351,000 (+10.34%) Land $43,500 Building $307,500 | $351,000 (+10.34%) Land $43,500 Building $307,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,930.00 Homeowner's exemption | $318,100 Land $43,500 Building $274,600 | $318,100 Land $43,500 Building $274,600 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | 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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