St. Louis County property record for 8711 Benson Rd, Alborn, MN 55702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 660 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $784 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 205-0010-04940 |
| Primary APN | 205-0010-04940 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 660 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Sauna | Sauna |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
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| Account Number | 1060449 |
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| Street Address | 8711 BENSON RD |
| City | ALBORN |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FAM |
| Legal Description | SE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 SERIAL # |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 52N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALBORN TOWN OF |
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBORN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
8711 Benson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: St. Louis County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8711 BENSON RD, ALBORN, MN 55702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181343683 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001343678 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST LOUIS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8711 BENSON RD, ALBORN, MN 55702 |
| Document Number | 00A1343683 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | A1343683 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Title Company | CONSOLIDATED TITLE COMPANY, CONSOLIDATED TITLE & ABS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $118.80 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8711 BENSON RD ALBORN MN 55702, ALBORN, MN 55702 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8711 Benson Rd was $784, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: St. Louis County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | St. Louis County |
| County Subdivision | Alborn Township |
| Unified School District | St. Louis County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $784.00 (+5.09%) | ||
| 2025 | $746.00 (+7.49%) | $71,500 (+1.85%) Land $56,200 Building $15,300 | $71,500 (+1.85%) Land $56,200 Building $15,300 |
| 2024 | $694.00 | $70,200 Land $56,200 Building $14,000 | $70,200 Land $56,200 Building $14,000 |
| 2022 | $61,500 Land $54,300 Building $7,200 | $61,500 Land $54,300 Building $7,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8711 Benson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 24, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 8711 Benson Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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