Wright County property record for 1214 3rd Ave NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.554 acres (24,158 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $101,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,552 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-500-191412 |
| Primary APN | 103-500-191412 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 852 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,158 sqft (0.554 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1214 3RD AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55313-1918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-19 TWP-120 RANGE-025 UNPLATTED LAND BUFFALO1 PRT OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 DES AS FOLL COM SW COR OF THE WOODS TH N9D14E ALG W |
| Legal Range | 025 |
| Legal Township | 120 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNPLATTED LAND BUFFALO1 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 100704 |
1214 3rd Ave NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1998.
Source: Wright County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1214 3RD AVE NE, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199861733 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1214 3rd Ave NE was $3,552.
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 | $3,552.00 | $310,600 (+3.05%) Land $85,000 Building $225,600 | $310,600 (+3.05%) Land $85,000 Building $225,600 |
| 2025 | $301,400 Land $85,000 Building $216,400 | $301,400 Land $85,000 Building $216,400 | |
| 2023 | $4,671.00 (+59.53%) | $279,100 Land $80,000 Building $199,100 | $279,100 Land $80,000 Building $199,100 |
| 2022 | $2,928.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1214 3rd Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 1214 3rd Ave NE is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 121 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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