Washington County property record for 7879 Gresham Ln S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.253 acres (11,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,370 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-027-21-43-0038 |
| Primary APN | 07-027-21-43-0038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,038 sqft (0.253 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 7879 GRESHAM LN S |
|---|---|
| City | COTTAGE GROVE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55016-2636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISIONNAME THOMPSON'S GROVE 8TH ADD LOT 13 BLOCK 2 SUBDIVISIONCD 28497 |
| Legal Range | 21W |
| Legal Township | 27N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSON'S GROVE 8TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | COTTAGE GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 71400 |
7879 Gresham Ln S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1997.
Source: Washington County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7879 GRESHAM LN S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-2636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199737563 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7879 Gresham Ln S was $3,370 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of June 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Cottage Grove City |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | South Washington County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,370.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $271,500 (+3.82%) Land $110,000 Building $161,500 | $271,500 (+3.82%) Land $110,000 Building $161,500 | |
| 2024 | $261,500 Land $100,000 Building $161,500 | $261,500 Land $100,000 Building $161,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,028.00 | ||
| 2022 | $255,100 Land $114,500 Building $140,600 | $255,100 Land $114,500 Building $140,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7879 Gresham Ln S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 20, 2022
| 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 7879 Gresham Ln S 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% 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 | Cottage Grove serves 42,760 people · EPA ID MN1820004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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