816 Independence Dr, Big Lake, MN 55309 Property Records

Sherburne County property record for 816 Independence Dr, Big Lake, MN 55309

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 624 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,307 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$205,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$2,914 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale
Apr 2019 Sale & Construction Loan
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN65-526-0740

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN65-526-0740
Alternative APNs
  • 65-00526-0740
  • 30633

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area624 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area624 sqft
Breakfast NookBreakfast Nook
Family RoomFamily Room
Utility RoomUtility Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Exterior MaterialVinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area1,307 sqft (0.03 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
DrivewayDriveway

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area25 sqft
Patio Area90 sqft
Wet BarWet Bar

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address816 INDEPENDENCE DR
CityBIG LAKE
StateMN
Zip55309-4699
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 8, BLK 7 CIC# 39
Legal Range28W
Legal Township33N
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionHARRISONS COVE SECOND ADDITION
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSHERBURNE MN
Township / Civil DivisionBIG LAKE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2021
Census Tract30410

Owner

Source: Sherburne County records, as of April 21, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4426 HARBOR DR, NISSWA, MN 56468-2903
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 18, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
TITLE SMART INC, TITLESMART INC
Apr 11, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
WINTRUST MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20221431091
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSHERBURNE MN
Recording DateJul 18, 2022
Property Address816 INDEPENDENCE DR, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-4699
Document Number0000945578
Instrument DateJul 1, 2022
Instrument945578
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2022
Title CompanyTITLE SMART INC, TITLESMART INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$676.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address816 INDEPENDENCE DR, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-4699

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSHERBURNE MN
Recording DateApr 11, 2019
Property Address816 INDEPENDENCE DR, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-4699
Document Number0000870467
Instrument DateApr 3, 2019
Instrument870467
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2022
Title CompanyCENTRAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$560.51
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address816 INDEPENDENCE DR NW, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-4699

Mortgage

Document Number0000870468
DateApr 11, 2019
Instrument870468
Lender
NameWINTRUST MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sherburne County assessment roll, as of July 29, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
MunicipalityBig Lake City
CountySherburne County
Unified School DistrictBig Lake Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,914.00 (+15.27%)$228,600 (+3.02%) Land $23,200 Building $205,400$228,600 (+3.02%) Land $23,200 Building $205,400
2023$2,528.00$221,900 Land $39,400 Building $182,500
2021$221,900 Land $39,400 Building $182,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2011

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBig Lake
serves 13,056 people · EPA ID MN1710002
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Windstream
DSL
200 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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