Hennepin County property record for 8236 James Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,476 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,267 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-027-24-31-0010 |
| Primary APN | 04-027-24-31-0010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,888 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Deck Area | 236 sqft |
| Patio Area | 236 sqft |
| Cooling System | Package A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 8236 JAMES AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | MINNEAPOLIS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55431-1410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | UNPLATTED 04 027 24 N 85 FT OF S 216 5/10 FT OF E 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 85 X 135 |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 027 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Quarter | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNPLATTED 04 027 24 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HENNEPIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BLOOMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 25601 |
8236 James Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Hennepin County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8236 JAMES AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55431-1410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202010852858 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010852858 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8236 James Ave S was $5,267 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Hennepin County assessment roll, as of June 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin County |
| Municipality | Bloomington City |
| Unified School District | Bloomington Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,267.00 | $355,600 Land $126,500 Building $229,100 | $355,600 Land $126,500 Building $229,100 |
| 2023 | $4,744.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2022 | $356,300 Land $115,800 Building $240,500 | $356,300 Land $115,800 Building $240,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8236 James Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 25, 2025
| 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 8236 James Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | Bloomington serves 91,300 people · EPA ID MN1270001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) 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 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Intrepid Fiber Networks Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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