1608 3rd Ave S, Buffalo, MN 55313 Property Records

Wright County property record for 1608 3rd Ave S, Buffalo, MN 55313

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size	0.185 acres (8,066 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$265,200 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,988 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`103-088-002050`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`103-088-002050`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 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	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1988
Effective Year Built	Effective 2000
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	8,066 sqft (0.185 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	276 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1608 3RD AVE S
City	BUFFALO
State	MN
Zip	55313-1299
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SECT-31 TWP-120 RANGE-025 HIGHLAND PARK 2ND ADDN LOT-005 BLOCK-002 CK-002
Legal Range	025
Legal Township	120
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	HIGHLAND PARK 2ND ADDN
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	WRIGHT MN
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4010
Census Tract	100701

Owner

Source: Wright County records, as of July 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1608 3RD AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1299
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 25, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BELL BANK
Apr 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC
Sep 25, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GIBRALTAR TITLE AGENCY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20221377945
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WRIGHT MN
Recording Date	Feb 25, 2022
Property Address	1608 3RD AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1299
Document Number	00A1499674
Instrument Date	Feb 7, 2022
Instrument	A1499674
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 1, 2022
Title Company	BURNETT TITLE, BURNET TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$875.16
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1608 3RD AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1299

Mortgage

Document Number	00A1499675
Date	Feb 25, 2022
Instrument	A1499675

Lender

Name	BELL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2052

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	WRIGHT MN
Property Address	1608 3RD AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1299
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 5, 2021
Title Company	MINNESOTA TITLE AGENCY, MINNESOTA TITLE CORPORATE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001466826
Date	Apr 15, 2021
Instrument	1466826

Lender

Name	BAY EQUITY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CORTE MADERA, CA 94925

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	WRIGHT MN
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2018
Property Address	1608 3RD AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1299
Document Number	0001380414
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2018
Instrument	1380414
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 6, 2021
Title Company	GIBRALTAR TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax	$643.50
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1608 3RD AVE S, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1299

Mortgage

Document Number	0001380415
Date	Sep 25, 2018
Instrument	1380415

Lender

Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
Municipality	Buffalo City
County	Wright County
Unified School District	Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,988.00 (+5.88%)	$263,400 (+1.5%) Land $85,000 Building $178,400	$263,400 (+1.5%) Land $85,000 Building $178,400
2025		$259,500 (+3.18%) Land $80,000 Building $179,500	$259,500 (+3.18%) Land $80,000 Building $179,500
2023	$2,822.00 (+6.01%)	$251,500 Land $80,000 Building $171,500	$251,500 Land $80,000 Building $171,500
2022	$2,662.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Buffalo Fiber Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Verizon, Xtratyme Technologies.

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