Watonwan County property record for 1018 8th Ave N, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,449 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,566 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.176.0430 |
| Primary APN | 20.176.0430 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft |
| Gross Area | 270 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,449 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1018 8TH AVE N |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BASS ADDITION LOT-002 BLOCK-005 |
| Legal Subdivision | BASS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
1018 8th Ave N is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1018 8TH AVE N, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-1625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231548907 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1018 8th Ave N was $1,566, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Watonwan County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan County |
| Municipality | St. James City |
| Unified School District | St. James Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,566.00 (+2.49%) | $95,300 (-9.41%) Land $13,600 Building $81,700 | $95,300 (-9.41%) Land $13,600 Building $81,700 |
| 2025 | $1,528.00 | $105,200 Land $13,100 Building $92,100 | $105,200 Land $13,100 Building $92,100 |
| 2023 | $858.00 | $76,600 Land $12,500 Building $64,100 | $76,600 Land $12,500 Building $64,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1018 8th Ave N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2023 · 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 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 1018 8th Ave N is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | Saint James serves 4,611 people · EPA ID MN1830006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 340 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Christensen Communications Company, Verizon.
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