Stearns County property record for 876 Cates Estates Dr, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,691 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,873 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,070 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 94-59265-0701 |
| Primary APN | 94-59265-0701 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,691 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,650 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,873 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 876 CATES ESTATES DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAUK CENTRE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56378 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 002 BLK 001 W H CATES ESTATES SECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 034 SECTION 03 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 034 |
| Legal Range | 34W |
| Legal Township | 126 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | W H CATES ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUK CENTRE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
876 Cates Estates Dr is owned by a company that bought it in November 2014.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10160 AUGUSTA DR, SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378-4923 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014473 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 876 CATES ESTATES DR, SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378 |
| Document Number | 00A1611088 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | A1611088 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10160 AUGUSTA DR, SAUK CENTRE, MN 56378-4923 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 876 Cates Estates Dr was $2,070.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Sauk Centre City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Centre Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,070.00 | $154,900 (+21.21%) Land $14,800 Building $140,100 | $154,900 (+21.21%) Land $14,800 Building $140,100 |
| 2025 | $127,800 Land $11,400 Building $116,400 | $127,800 Land $11,400 Building $116,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,572.00 | $87,800 Land $8,800 Building $79,000 | $87,800 Land $8,800 Building $79,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 876 Cates Estates Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 876 Cates Estates Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 82% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | Sauk Centre serves 4,657 people · EPA ID MN1730037 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.4 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Arvig Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures