1041 4th Ave S, Saint James, MN 56081 Property Records

Watonwan County property record for 1041 4th Ave S, Saint James, MN 56081

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 840 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.339 acres (14,767 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$190,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$3,256 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20.105.0160

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20.105.0160

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area840 sqft
1st Floor Area840 sqft
Basement Area350 sqft
Finished Basement350 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeBlock
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area14,767 sqft (0.339 acres)
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1041 4TH AVE S
CitySAINT JAMES
StateMN
Zip56081-2120
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSEAGER'S SUBD - ORIGINAL BLOCK-036 E20' OF LOT 11 IN LOT 1; LOT 12 IN LOT 1 CONFESSION OF JUDGEMENT
Legal SubdivisionSEAGERS SUBD - ORIGINAL
Legal Block36
Legal Lot Number1,11-12
JurisdictionWATONWAN MN
Township / Civil DivisionST. JAMES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract950200

Owner

Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1041 4TH AVE S, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-2120
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 13, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 13, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20221410535
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Watonwan County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyWatonwan County
MunicipalitySt. James City
Unified School DistrictSt. James Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,256.00 (+1.18%)$176,400 (-20.4%) Land $27,000 Building $149,400$176,400 (-20.4%) Land $27,000 Building $149,400
2025$3,218.00 (+40.77%)$221,600 (+32.93%) Land $26,000 Building $195,600$221,600 (+32.93%) Land $26,000 Building $195,600
2023$2,286.00$166,700 Land $24,800 Building $141,900$166,700 Land $24,800 Building $141,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2023

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSaint James
serves 4,611 people · EPA ID MN1830006
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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