Watonwan County property record for 126 Sunset Dr, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.483 acres (21,039 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,484 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.702.0040 |
| Primary APN | 20.702.0040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Gross Area | 1,068 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,039 sqft (0.483 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 136 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 96 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 406 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 126 SUNSET DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-1304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WILLOW VUE NO. 2 LOT-004 BLOCK-001 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOW VUE NO. 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 SUNSET DR, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-1304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2014 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014271190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Watonwan County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan County |
| Municipality | St. James City |
| Unified School District | St. James Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,484.00 (+0.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $423,100 (+9.81%) Land $74,500 Building $348,600 | $423,100 (+9.81%) Land $74,500 Building $348,600 |
| 2025 | $5,446.00 (+3.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $385,300 (+1.9%) Land $74,500 Building $310,800 | $385,300 (+1.9%) Land $74,500 Building $310,800 |
| 2023 | $5,248.00 | $378,100 Land $74,500 Building $303,600 | $378,100 Land $74,500 Building $303,600 |
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 December 6, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 |
|---|
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 | Saint James serves 4,611 people · EPA ID MN1830006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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