Benton County property record for 115 2nd Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 864 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $124,500 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,922 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00211.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00211.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 115 2ND AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-29 TWP-038 RANGE-031 TOWN OF RICE LOT-014 BLOCK-012 & NLY 1/2 OF LOT 15 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF RICE |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-15 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
115 2nd Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 2ND AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SENTRY BANK |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer RAINS COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEARNS CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014269571 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1373957 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 115 2ND AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 2ND AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8714 |
| Document Number | 0000481552 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 481552 |
| Name | SENTRY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 12, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 115 2ND AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8714 |
| Document Number | 0000479923 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 479923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Title Company | RAINS COUNTY ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEARNS CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 115 2ND AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8714 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 115 2nd Ave NW was $1,922 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.9% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Rice City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,922.00 (+7.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $186,400 (-0.05%) Land $23,600 Building $162,800 | $186,400 (-0.05%) Land $23,600 Building $162,800 |
| 2025 | $1,782.00 Homeowner's exemption | $186,500 Land $21,500 Building $165,000 | $186,500 Land $21,500 Building $165,000 |
| 2023 | $1,694.00 | $179,400 Land $21,500 Building $157,900 | $179,400 Land $21,500 Building $157,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 115 2nd Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · 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 Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
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 115 2nd Ave NW is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | Rice serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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