Clay County property record for 720 5th St, Hawley, MN 56549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $227,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,236 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2023 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56.650.0330 |
| Primary APN | 56.650.0330 |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Street Address | 720 5TH ST |
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| City | HAWLEY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56549-4714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISIONNAME ORIGINAL TOWNSITE HAWLEY SUBDIVISIONCD 56650 LOTS 22 TO 24 4 HAWLEY CITY |
| Legal Range | 45 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWNSITE HAWLEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 30201 |
720 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Clay County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSS COUNTRY MORTGAGE |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL G USA LLC |
| Aug 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CONSOLIDATED TITLE COMPANY, CONSOLIDATED TITLE |
| Aug 14, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BELL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221431337 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000665443 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000838210 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 838210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $78.54 |
| 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 | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000838211 |
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| Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 838211 |
| Name | CROSS COUNTRY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000838212 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 838212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000829696 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 829696 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $749.10 |
| 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 | 419 HOLMES ST W, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501-2916 |
| Document Number | 0000829697 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 829697 |
| Name | HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL G USA LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000819016 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 819016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Title Company | CONSOLIDATED TITLE COMPANY, CONSOLIDATED TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $620.69 |
| 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 | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000771807 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Instrument | 771807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE CO OF FARGO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $534.60 |
| 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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| Address | 720 5TH ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549-4714 |
| Document Number | 0000771808 |
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| Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 771808 |
| Name | BELL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 720 5th St was $3,236.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay County |
| Municipality | Hawley City |
| Unified School District | Hawley Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,236.00 | $211,700 (+4.13%) Land $19,500 Building $192,200 | $211,700 (+4.13%) Land $19,500 Building $192,200 |
| 2025 | $203,300 Land $19,500 Building $183,800 | $203,300 Land $19,500 Building $183,800 | |
| 2023 | $2,788.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,400 (+4.89%) Land $19,500 Building $164,900 | $184,400 (+4.89%) Land $19,500 Building $164,900 |
| 2022 | $175,800 Land $19,500 Building $156,300 | $175,800 Land $19,500 Building $156,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 |
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.
The area around 720 5th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | Hawley serves 2,267 people · EPA ID MN1140006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) 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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Arvig Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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