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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $575,000 on May 15, 2020

8520 NE LOBSTER DR SW

ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
0
Baths
2,600 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$575,000 · May 15, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,870 (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.$612,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$216,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$395,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$605,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$612,100

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.28
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
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.
48
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
13
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
CountyDOUGLAS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 543 ft²Patio · 323 ft²Porch · 132 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Lincoln Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 5.5 mi
H
Alexandria Area High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.0 mi
M
Discovery Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.4 mi

District: Alexandria Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56308These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.26,899
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.137 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,777
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,363
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 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

8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw 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 81% of homes in Douglas County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Douglas County

How it measures up in Alexandria 56308

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alexandria 56308.

Living area2,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,828 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.52 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlexandria 56308Douglas County
Living areabigger than2,600 ft²78% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac14% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than199053% of homes55% of homes

About 8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw

When did 8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN last sell?

8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN last sold on May 15, 2020 for $575,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN?

8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN has 2,600 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN built?

8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN?

8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Alexandria Area High School (high), rated A-; Discovery Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Alexandria Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN compare to other homes in Alexandria 56308?

Among the 13,046 homes in Alexandria 56308, it is bigger than 78% of them (2,600 ft² against a typical 1,828 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.52 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1990 against a typical 1988). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8520 Ne Lobster Dr Sw, Alexandria, MN was $4,870. The county assessed it at $612,100.

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