Steele County property record for 140 E School St, Owatonna, MN 55060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,500 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,082 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage May 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-100-2316 |
| Primary APN | 17-100-2316 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,482 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 50 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 50 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,275 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 140 E SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | OWATONNA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55060-3015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL TOWN BLK 23 S110.33' OF LOT 12 ORIG TOWN |
| Legal Section | TW |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | OWATONNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
Source: Steele County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 E SCHOOL ST, OWATONNA, MN 55060-3015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
| May 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage VA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016407705 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000403021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Property Address | 140 E SCHOOL ST, OWATONNA, MN 55060-3015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A000460413 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | A000460413 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Property Address | 140 E SCHOOL ST, OWATONNA, MN 55060-3015 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A000447812 |
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| Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | A000447812 |
| Name | VA |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
Source: Steele County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Steele County |
| Municipality | Owatonna City |
| Unified School District | Owatonna Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,082.00 (+93.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $228,100 (+4.49%) Land $31,600 Building $196,500 | $228,100 (+4.49%) Land $31,600 Building $196,500 |
| 2025 | $218,300 (+16.18%) Land $30,400 Building $187,900 | $218,300 (+16.18%) Land $30,400 Building $187,900 | |
| 2023 | $560.00 Homeowner's exemption | $187,900 Land $25,500 Building $162,400 | $187,900 Land $25,500 Building $162,400 |
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 November 11, 2014 · 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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | Owatonna serves 26,430 people · EPA ID MN1740007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 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 439 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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