Crow Wing County property record for 8949 Dorothy Ave, Brainerd, MN 56401
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,626 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,200 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 970041201L00009 |
| Primary APN | 970041201L00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,626 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,482 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,000 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Heating System | Central |
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| Account Number | 4399 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8949 DOROTHY AVE |
| City | BRAINERD |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | E'LY 50 FT OF W'LY 300 FT OF GOV. LOT 1 LYING E OF THE N & S 1/4 LINE. |
| Legal Range | 28W |
| Legal Township | 134 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | CROW WING MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FIRST ASSESSMENT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 950902 |
8949 Dorothy Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2025.
Source: Crow Wing County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8949 DOROTHY AVE, BRAINERD, MN 56401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001015395 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8949 Dorothy Ave was $4,200.
Source: Crow Wing County assessment roll, as of August 28, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Crow Wing County |
| Unified School District | Brainerd Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,200.00 | $676,700 (+1.9%) Land $319,700 Building $357,000 | $676,700 (+1.9%) Land $319,700 Building $357,000 |
| 2025 | $664,100 Land $300,000 Building $364,100 | $664,100 Land $300,000 Building $364,100 | |
| 2023 | $4,116.00 | $624,100 Land $219,000 Building $405,100 | $624,100 Land $219,000 Building $405,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8949 Dorothy Ave in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 15, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
The area around 8949 Dorothy 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 34 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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