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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $228,000 on Nov 24, 2014

44845 BIRCH RIDGE RD

MELROSE, MN 56352
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,657 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.73 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$228,000 · Nov 24, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,450 (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.$505,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$139,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$366,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$479,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$505,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.51
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
34
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
51
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
52
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
22
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountySTEARNS
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.2018
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.73
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Melrose Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.1 mi
M
Melrose Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.3 mi
H
Melrose Secondary SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi

District: Melrose Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56352These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,654
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.49 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,876
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$103,406
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

44845 Birch Ridge Rd 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.

  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Stearns County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Stearns County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Melrose 56352

How it measures up in Melrose 56352

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melrose 56352.

Living area1,657 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,468 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.73 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 44845 Birch Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 56352Stearns County
Living areabigger than1,657 ft²65% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.73 ac60% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than201797% of homes96% of homes

About 44845 Birch Ridge Rd

When did 44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN last sell?

44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN last sold on Nov 24, 2014 for $228,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN?

44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,657 square feet of living space and a 0.73-acre lot.

When was 44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN built?

44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN?

44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN is assigned to Melrose Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Melrose Middle School (middle), rated C; Melrose Secondary School (high), rated A-. All sit in Melrose Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN compare to other homes in Melrose 56352?

Among the 2,136 homes in Melrose 56352, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,657 ft² against a typical 1,468 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.73 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2017 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 44845 Birch Ridge Rd, Melrose, MN was $3,450. The county assessed it at $505,600.

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