Wright County property record for 12 1st Ave S, Buffalo, MN 55313
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 6,371 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $13,240 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-010-066060 |
| Primary APN | 103-010-066060 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,371 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,371 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,447 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Street Address | 12 1ST AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55313-1409 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Legal Description | SECT-30 TWP-120 RANGE-025 ORIGINAL PLAT BUFFALO BLOCK-066 LOT 6 & N 11.32 FT OF LOT 7 BLOCK 66 T 6 & N 11.32 FT OF LOT 7 BLOC |
| Legal Range | 025 |
| Legal Township | 120 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT BUFFALO |
| Legal Block | 66,66 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 100701 |
12 1st Ave S, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2015.
Source: Wright County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 1ST AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1409 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015318666 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Property Address | 12 1ST AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Title Company | TITLEMARK PLLC, TITLE MARK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 HEARTLAND RD, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1058 |
| Document Number | 00A1530488 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | A1530488 |
| Name | MIDCOUNTRY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, MN 55313 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2025 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 1st Ave S was $13,240.
Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| County | Wright County |
| Unified School District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,240.00 | $512,200 (-) Land $101,800 Building $410,400 | $512,200 (-) Land $101,800 Building $410,400 |
| 2025 | $512,200 Land $110,600 Building $401,600 | $512,200 Land $110,600 Building $401,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,866.00 (-10.65%) | $430,900 Land $99,700 Building $331,200 | $430,900 Land $99,700 Building $331,200 |
| 2022 | $8,804.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 1st Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1984–1989) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1989 · other causes |
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.
The area around 12 1st Ave S has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | Buffalo serves 16,711 people · EPA ID MN1860005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 91 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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