Cottonwood County property record for 812 5th Ave, Mountain Lake, MN 56159
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,720 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-520-1611 |
| Primary APN | 22-520-1611 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 970 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 602 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 812 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56159-1561 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W54' ALLEY BTW LOTS 7,8 EX S2' OF E5' OF W54'; W54' LOTS 6,7; W49' LOT 8; W49' OF N13' LOT 9 BLK 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | MT LAKE-ORIG TWNST |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-9 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNTAIN LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 270100 |
812 5th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 812 5TH AVE, MOUNTAIN LAKE, MN 56159-1561 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 812 5th Ave was $2,720 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Municipality | Mountain Lake City |
| Unified School District | Mountain Lake Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,720.00 Homeowner's exemption | $201,100 (+28.99%) Land $1,800 Building $199,300 | $201,100 (+28.99%) Land $1,800 Building $199,300 |
| 2025 | $2,720.00 Homeowner's exemption | $155,900 Land $1,800 Building $154,100 | $155,900 Land $1,800 Building $154,100 |
| 2023 | $1,486.00 | $106,500 Land $1,800 Building $104,700 | $106,500 Land $1,800 Building $104,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 812 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2024
| 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 812 5th Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Mountain Lake serves 2,018 people · EPA ID MN1170003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 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 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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