Watonwan County property record for 16 4th St SE, Madelia, MN 56062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 864 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,322 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,844 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17.176.0170 |
| Primary APN | 17.176.0170 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft |
| Gross Area | 210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,322 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 16 4TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | MADELIA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56062-1828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BUHL'S PLAT OF BENZEL'S ADD OF LOT-008 BLOCK-006 W1/2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUHLS PLAT/BENZELS ADD SUB BLK 5,6 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MADELIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3068 |
| Census Tract | 950100 |
16 4th St SE is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 4TH ST SE, MADELIA, MN 56062-1828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 4th St SE was $1,844 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Watonwan County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan County |
| Municipality | Madelia City |
| Unified School District | Madelia Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,844.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $149,800 (+9.1%) Land $24,300 Building $125,500 | $149,800 (+9.1%) Land $24,300 Building $125,500 |
| 2025 | $1,806.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,300 Land $18,700 Building $118,600 | $137,300 Land $18,700 Building $118,600 |
| 2023 | $1,298.00 | $126,400 Land $16,200 Building $110,200 | $126,400 Land $16,200 Building $110,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 4th St SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2023 · 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 | 6 (2010–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 4th St SE 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | Madelia serves 2,319 people · EPA ID MN1830004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.49 mg/L (2023–2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2026 |
| 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Christensen Communications Company Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fidium Fiber, Nuvera Communications.
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