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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $3,000 on Dec 30, 2020

261 5TH ST

DAWSON, MN 56232
0
Baths
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000 · Dec 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$416 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$9,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$9,800

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyLAC QUI PARLE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Stevens Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Dawson-Boyd Secondary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Dawson-Boyd Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56232These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,328
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,968
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,247
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

261 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Lac qui Parle County

How it measures up in Dawson 56232

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dawson 56232.

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1946Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 261 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDawson 56232Lac qui Parle County
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac19% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than194248% of homes51% of homes

About 261 5th St

When did 261 5th St, Dawson, MN last sell?

261 5th St, Dawson, MN last sold on Dec 30, 2020 for $3,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 261 5th St, Dawson, MN built?

261 5th St, Dawson, MN was built in 1942, making it 84 years old.

What schools serve 261 5th St, Dawson, MN?

261 5th St, Dawson, MN is assigned to Stevens Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Dawson-Boyd Secondary School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Dawson-Boyd Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 5th St, Dawson, MN compare to other homes in Dawson 56232?

Among the 1,019 homes in Dawson 56232, its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1942 against a typical 1946). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 5th St, Dawson, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 5th St, Dawson, MN was $416. The county assessed it at $9,800.

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