Benton County property record for 135 5th St NE, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 864 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.355 acres (15,497 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,114 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00307.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00307.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 15,497 sqft (0.355 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 135 5TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-29 TWP-038 RANGE-031 LAKE STATE ADDITION LOT-004 BLOCK-001 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE STATE ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
135 5th St NE is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 5TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 135 5TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000467862 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 467862 |
| Name | TRUSTONE FINANCIAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55447 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 16, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 135 5th St NE was $2,114 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Rice City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,114.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,700 Land $31,400 Building $173,300 | $204,700 Land $31,400 Building $173,300 |
| 2023 | $1,864.00 | $192,900 Land $28,600 Building $164,300 | $192,900 Land $28,600 Building $164,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 135 5th St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · 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 Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
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 135 5th St NE is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 57% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | Rice serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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