Sherburne County property record for 870 Independence Dr, Big Lake, MN 55309
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,058 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,500 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,080 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Transfer Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65-526-0430 |
| Primary APN | 65-526-0430 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,058 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,058 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 984 sqft |
| Breakfast Nook | Breakfast Nook |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 406 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 35 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Wet Bar | Wet Bar |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 30604 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 870 INDEPENDENCE DR |
| City | BIG LAKE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55309-4699 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | LOT 6, BLK 4 CIC# 39 |
| Legal Range | 28W |
| Legal Township | 33N |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRISONS COVE SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SHERBURNE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BIG LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 30410 |
870 Independence Dr, a townhouse, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2018.
Source: Sherburne County records, as of September 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 870 INDEPENDENCE DR, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-4699 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 21, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer PREFERRED TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017834761 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000853944 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHERBURNE MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 870 INDEPENDENCE DR, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-4699 |
| Document Number | 0000853944 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 853944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 870 INDEPENDENCE DR NW BIG LAKE MN 553094699, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-4699 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SHERBURNE MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 870 INDEPENDENCE DR, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-4699 |
| Document Number | 0000834761 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 834761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | PREFERRED TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $519.75 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 870 INDEPENDENCE DR NW BIG LAKE MN 553094699, BIG LAKE, MN 55309-4699 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 870 Independence Dr was $3,080 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Sherburne County assessment roll, as of September 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Big Lake City |
| County | Sherburne County |
| Unified School District | Big Lake Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $259,200 (-0.8%) Land $39,400 Building $219,800 | $259,200 (-0.8%) Land $39,400 Building $219,800 | |
| 2025 | $3,080.00 | $261,300 Land $39,200 Building $222,100 | $261,300 Land $39,200 Building $222,100 |
| 2023 | $2,852.00 | $245,900 Land $39,400 Building $206,500 | |
| 2021 | $245,900 Land $39,400 Building $206,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 870 Independence Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 16, 2011
| 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 870 Independence Dr 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 | 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 | Big Lake serves 13,056 people · EPA ID MN1710002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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