Stearns County property record for 116 E James St, Paynesville, MN 56362
| Property Type | Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise) |
|---|---|
| Details | 0.5 ba · 3,294 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,344 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70-39084-0000 |
| Primary APN | 70-39084-0000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,294 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,643 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,294 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 116 E JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | PAYNESVILLE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56362-1615 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise) |
| Legal Description | E 40' OF W 90' OF LOTS1-2 & 3 BLK 10 HAINES ADD SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 122 RANGE 032 HAINES ADD SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 122 RANGE |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 122 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAINES ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PAYNESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1066 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 E JAMES ST, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-1615 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Paynesville City |
| Unified School District | Paynesville Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,344.00 (+18.15%) | ||
| 2025 | $124,900 (+8.7%) Land $18,500 Building $106,400 | $124,900 (+8.7%) Land $18,500 Building $106,400 | |
| 2023 | $1,984.00 | $114,900 Land $19,500 Building $95,400 | $114,900 Land $19,500 Building $95,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 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 |
| 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 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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