Wright County property record for 1603 3rd Ave S, Buffalo, MN 55313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,055 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,874 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-088-001050 |
| Primary APN | 103-088-001050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 684 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,055 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1603 3RD AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55313-2000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-31 TWP-120 RANGE-025 HIGHLAND PARK 2ND ADDN LOT-005 BLOCK-001 CK-001 |
| Legal Range | 025 |
| Legal Township | 120 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 100701 |
1603 3rd Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Wright County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1603 3RD AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-2000 |
| 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 | WRIGHT MN |
| Property Address | 1603 3RD AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-2000 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL LAND TTL GUARANTEE C |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001426976 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1426976 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1603 3rd Ave S was $2,874.
Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| County | Wright County |
| Unified School District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,874.00 | $255,100 (+1.59%) Land $85,000 Building $170,100 | $255,100 (+1.59%) Land $85,000 Building $170,100 |
| 2025 | $251,100 Land $80,000 Building $171,100 | $251,100 Land $80,000 Building $171,100 | |
| 2023 | $2,688.00 (+6.75%) | $245,200 Land $80,000 Building $165,200 | $245,200 Land $80,000 Building $165,200 |
| 2022 | $2,518.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1603 3rd Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2026
| 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.
The area around 1603 3rd Ave S 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Buffalo serves 16,711 people · EPA ID MN1860005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Buffalo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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