Blue Earth County property record for 14257 542nd Ave, Good Thunder, MN 56037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,130 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 2.04 acres (88,862 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,764 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R42.18.20.300.005 |
| Primary APN | R42.18.20.300.005 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,130 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 594 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 88,862 sqft (2.04 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 810 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 14257 542ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GOOD THUNDER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56037-2218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S363' OF W300' OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 EXC .46A CSAH 10 SEC 20 TWP 106 RG 27 2.04A TWP 106 RG 27 2.04A |
| Legal Range | 27 |
| Legal Township | 106 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BLUE EARTH MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LYRA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 171500 |
14257 542nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2025.
Source: Blue Earth County records, as of May 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14257 542ND AVE, GOOD THUNDER, MN 56037-2218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 00622CR266 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLUE EARTH MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 14257 542ND AVE, GOOD THUNDER, MN 56037-2218 |
| Document Number | 00622CR266 |
| Map Reference | DOC 515CR680 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 622CR266 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 14257 542ND AVE, GOOD THUNDER, MN 56037-2218 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BLUE EARTH MN |
| Property Address | 14257 542ND AVE, GOOD THUNDER, MN 56037-2218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 561CR466 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 561CR466 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 192 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 14257 542nd Ave was $2,764, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Blue Earth County assessment roll, as of May 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Blue Earth County |
| County Subdivision | Lyra Township |
| Unified School District | Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,764.00 (-0.07%) | $401,000 (+8.17%) Land $63,000 Building $338,000 | $401,000 (+8.17%) Land $63,000 Building $338,000 |
| 2024 | $2,766.00 (+12.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $370,700 (-3.14%) Land $63,000 Building $307,700 | $370,700 (-3.14%) Land $63,000 Building $307,700 |
| 2023 | $2,458.00 Homeowner's exemption | $382,700 Land $63,000 Building $319,700 | $382,700 Land $63,000 Building $319,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14257 542nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 11, 2024 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2010 · Severe Storms And 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.
The area around 14257 542nd Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 300 / 300 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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