Cottonwood County property record for 852 Columbus Ave, Westbrook, MN 56183
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 672 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $972 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-828-0460 |
| Primary APN | 24-828-0460 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 852 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WESTBROOK |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56183-9613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N1/2 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTBROOK-3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTBROOK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1136 |
| Census Tract | 270200 |
852 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 852 COLUMBUS AVE, WESTBROOK, MN 56183-9613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231588037 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 852 Columbus Ave was $972 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 | $972.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,000 Land $3,000 Building $64,000 | $67,000 Land $3,000 Building $64,000 |
| 2025 | $972.00 | ||
| 2023 | $842.00 | $56,900 Land $3,000 Building $53,900 | $56,900 Land $3,000 Building $53,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 852 Columbus 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.
The area around 852 Columbus Ave 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 | 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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