Wright County property record for 12 Central Ave, Buffalo, MN 55313
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 7,514 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $9,922 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-010-080011 |
| Primary APN | 103-010-080011 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,514 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,514 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 3,093 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
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| Street Address | 12 CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | BUFFALO |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55313-1582 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | SECT-30 TWP-120 RANGE-025 ORIGINAL PLAT BUFFALO LT1 OF LT D BLK 80 EX TR DES BEG NW COR OF LT 1 TH S ALG W LN5.25FT TH E38.20 |
| Legal Range | 025 |
| Legal Township | 120 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT BUFFALO |
| Legal Block | 80 |
| Legal Lot Number | D,1 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 100701 |
Source: Wright County records · APN 103-010-080011
Assessment roll updated July 20, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 315 DESOTO AVE SW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-5005 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 06, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 06, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006103232 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 08, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 00A1332819 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Wright County records · Assessment roll updated July 20, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| County | Wright County |
| Unified School District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,922.00 (+89.64%) | $391,900 (-1.58%) Land $56,000 Building $335,900 | $391,900 (-1.58%) Land $56,000 Building $335,900 |
| 2025 | $398,200 (+16.09%) Land $62,300 Building $335,900 | $398,200 (+16.09%) Land $62,300 Building $335,900 | |
| 2023 | $5,232.00 (-11.68%) | $343,000 Land $56,000 Building $287,000 | $343,000 Land $56,000 Building $287,000 |
| 2022 | $5,924.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Wright County (27171C), as of April 19, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 271711007012, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| City of Buffalo, Minnesota 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: Lumen Technologies, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 91 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system MN1860005, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | Buffalo serves 16,711 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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