Washington County property record for 7897 Gresham Ln S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,084 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-027-21-43-0035 |
| Primary APN | 07-027-21-43-0035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 456 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,800 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 7897 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 10 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 | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | COTTAGE GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 71400 |
7897 Gresham Ln S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Washington County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7897 GRESHAM LN S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-2636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221278911 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001278911 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 7897 GRESHAM LN S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-2636 |
| Document Number | 0001278911 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 1278911 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 7897 GRESHAM LN S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-2636 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 7897 GRESHAM LN S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-2636 |
| Document Number | 0004189159 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4189159 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | PREMIER TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY, PREMIER TITLE INS AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,468.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6822 94TH CV S COTTAGE GROVE MN 550163952, COTTAGE GROVE, MN 55016-3952 |
| Document Number | 4189160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4189160 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 3, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7897 Gresham Ln S was $4,084 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 | $4,084.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $322,700 (+3.16%) Land $110,000 Building $212,700 | $322,700 (+3.16%) Land $110,000 Building $212,700 | |
| 2024 | $312,800 Land $100,000 Building $212,800 | $312,800 Land $100,000 Building $212,800 | |
| 2023 | $3,658.00 | ||
| 2022 | $303,500 Land $114,500 Building $189,000 | $303,500 Land $114,500 Building $189,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7897 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.
The area around 7897 Gresham Ln S 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 |
|---|
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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