Lyon County property record for 131 1st St, Balaton, MN 56115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.378 acres (16,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $868 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-100004-0 |
| Primary APN | 21-100004-0 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 16,496 sqft (0.378 acres) |
| Street Address | 131 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BALATON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56115-1001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT - BALATON 01010001 LOT 4-5 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT - BALATON |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BALATON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4027 |
| Census Tract | 360600 |
131 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: Lyon County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 1ST ST, BALATON, MN 56115-1001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000226992 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYON MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 131 1ST ST, BALATON, MN 56115-1001 |
| Document Number | 0000226992 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 226992 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 131 1st St was $868.
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Balaton City |
| County | Lyon County |
| Unified School District | Tracy Area Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $868.00 | $68,000 (+13.52%) Land $5,200 Building $62,800 | $68,000 (+13.52%) Land $5,200 Building $62,800 |
| 2025 | $59,900 Land $5,200 Building $54,700 | $59,900 Land $5,200 Building $54,700 | |
| 2023 | $696.00 (+10.83%) | $43,800 (+11.73%) Land $5,200 Building $38,600 | $43,800 (+11.73%) Land $5,200 Building $38,600 |
| 2022 | $628.00 | $39,200 Land $6,300 Building $32,900 | $39,200 Land $6,300 Building $32,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 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.
Wildfire risk around 131 1st St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | Balaton serves 639 people · EPA ID MN1420001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Woodstock Telephone Company Fiber | 1,000 / 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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