Houston County property record for 917 Birch St, La Crescent, MN 55947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 934 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,939 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,996 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25.0967.000 |
| Primary APN | 25.0967.000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 934 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 406 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 917 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LA CRESCENT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55947-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-09 TWP-104 RANGE-004 WELSHIRE ADDITION LOT-012 BLOCK-001 DOC 186755; DOC 301710 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 104 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELSHIRE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HOUSTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LA CRESCENT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
917 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Houston County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 BIRCH ST, LA CRESCENT, MN 55947-1416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021301711 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000301711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 917 Birch St was $2,996 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Houston County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Houston County |
| Municipality | La Crescent City |
| Unified School District | La Crescent-Hokah School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,996.00 Homeowner's exemption | $235,100 Land $46,300 Building $188,800 | $235,100 Land $46,300 Building $188,800 |
| 2025 | $2,996.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,880.00 Homeowner's exemption | $205,900 Land $32,900 Building $173,000 | $205,900 Land $32,900 Building $173,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 19, 2026 · 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 | 1 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 917 Birch St 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 | Indirect 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 | LaCrescent serves 5,257 people · EPA ID MN1280007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| 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 402 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Acentek Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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