Clay County property record for 917 Front St, Hawley, MN 56549
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (15,004 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,552 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56.650.3070 |
| Primary APN | 56.650.3070 |
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| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 15,004 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Street Address | 917 FRONT ST |
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| City | HAWLEY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBDIVISIONNAME ORIGINAL TOWNSITE HAWLEY SUBDIVISIONCD 56650 LOTS 4 & 5 38 HAWLEY CITY |
| Legal Range | 45 |
| Legal Township | 139 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWNSITE HAWLEY |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 30201 |
917 Front St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Clay County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 932, HAWLEY, MN 56549-0932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WESTERN STATE BANK |
| Jul 24, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018781884 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000686618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Property Address | 917 FRONT ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000783254 |
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| Date | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 783254 |
| Name | WESTERN STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CLAY MN |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 917 FRONT ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549 |
| Document Number | 0000781884 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 781884 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $544.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 917 FRONT ST, HAWLEY, MN 56549 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 917 Front St was $2,552 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Clay County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Clay County |
| Municipality | Hawley City |
| Unified School District | Hawley Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,552.00 Homeowner's exemption | $212,600 (+4.37%) Land $26,000 Building $186,600 | $212,600 (+4.37%) Land $26,000 Building $186,600 |
| 2025 | $203,700 Land $26,000 Building $177,700 | $203,700 Land $26,000 Building $177,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,574.00 Homeowner's exemption | $208,000 Land $26,000 Building $182,000 | $208,000 Land $26,000 Building $182,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 26, 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 |
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 917 Front St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Hawley serves 2,267 people · EPA ID MN1140006 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Arvig Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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