Benton County property record for 17 3rd Ave S, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,293 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,050 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19.00285.00 |
| Primary APN | 19.00285.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Softwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 6,700 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 17 3RD AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | SAUK RAPIDS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56379-1438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-23 TWP-036 RANGE-031 TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS LOT-005 BLOCK-029 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 036 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF SAUK RAPIDS |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUK RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 21102 |
17 3rd Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 3RD AVE S, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379-1438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021456854 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 3RD AVE S, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379-1438 |
| Document Number | 0000456854 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 456854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | RESULTS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $396.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173RD AVENUE S, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379 |
| Document Number | 0000456855 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 456855 |
| Name | WINGS FINANCIAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 3rd Ave S was $2,050 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Sauk Rapids City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,050.00 Homeowner's exemption | $153,100 Land $26,300 Building $126,800 | $153,100 Land $26,300 Building $126,800 |
| 2023 | $1,280.00 | $134,000 Land $24,000 Building $110,000 | $134,000 Land $24,000 Building $110,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 3rd Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
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 17 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 | Sauk Rapids serves 13,835 people · EPA ID MN1050004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 223 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Intrepid Fiber Networks, Verizon.
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