115 E James St, Paynesville, MN 56362 Property Records

Stearns County property record for 115 E James St, Paynesville, MN 56362

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 6,946 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.124 acres (5,400 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$45,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,176 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2019 Sale Dec 2018 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`70-39005-0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`70-39005-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Units	4 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	6,946 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,032 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,692 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Triplex
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,400 sqft (0.124 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	920 sqft
Total Buildings	3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	115 E JAMES ST
City	PAYNESVILLE
State	MN
Zip	56362-1664
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Legal Description	W40' OF LOTS 5-6 & W40' OF S 35' OF LOT 4 BLK 2 HAINES ADD SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 122 RANGE 032 HAINES ADD SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP
Legal Range	32W
Legal Township	122
Legal Section	16
Legal Subdivision	HAINES ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	4-6
Jurisdiction	STEARNS MN
Township / Civil Division	PAYNESVILLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1059
Census Tract	11000

Owner

Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	58843 250TH ST, LITCHFIELD, MN 55355-5711
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 15, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Dec 27, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Dec 27, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20191550280
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STEARNS MN
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2019
Property Address	115 E JAMES ST, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-1664
Document Number	00A1550280
Instrument Date	Aug 13, 2019
Instrument	A1550280
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	58843 250TH ST, LITCHFIELD, MN 55355-5711

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	STEARNS MN
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2018
Property Address	115 E JAMES ST, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-1664
Document Number	00A1535733
Instrument Date	Dec 26, 2018
Instrument	A1535733
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	110 LAKE AVE S, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-1605

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	STEARNS MN
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2018
Property Address	115 E JAMES ST, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-1664
Document Number	00A1535731
Instrument Date	Dec 26, 2018
Instrument	A1535731
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 911, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56302-0911

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Stearns County
Municipality	Paynesville City
Unified School District	Paynesville Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,176.00 (+10.53%)
2025		$73,500 (+3.81%) Land $17,600 Building $55,900	$73,500 (+3.81%) Land $17,600 Building $55,900
2023	$1,064.00	$70,800 Land $17,600 Building $53,200	$70,800 Land $17,600 Building $53,200

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 September 29, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Not 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 System	Paynesville serves 2,575 people · EPA ID MN1730018
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Broadband Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
Windstream DSL	300 / 20
GigFire Fixed Wireless	150 / 130

May also be available: Arvig, Verizon.

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