Cottonwood County property record for 839 Birch Ave, Westbrook, MN 56183
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,166 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,518 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-827-0310 |
| Primary APN | 24-827-0310 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,166 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,166 sqft |
| Basement Area | 280 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 988 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 839 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WESTBROOK |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56183-9766 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3,4; S1/2 LOT 5 BLK 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTBROOK-2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTBROOK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1130 |
| Census Tract | 270200 |
839 Birch Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 839 BIRCH AVE, WESTBROOK, MN 56183-9766 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 839 Birch Ave was $1,518 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Municipality | Westbrook City |
| Unified School District | Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,518.00 Homeowner's exemption | $84,900 Land $6,800 Building $78,100 | $84,900 Land $6,800 Building $78,100 |
| 2025 | $1,518.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,532.00 | $97,900 Land $6,800 Building $91,100 | $97,900 Land $6,800 Building $91,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 839 Birch 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 839 Birch 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 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 | Westbrook serves 785 people · EPA ID MN1170005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 11 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 348 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Woodstock Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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