Rice County property record for 1704 Prairie Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,191 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,684 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18.12.1.26.010 |
| Primary APN | 18.12.1.26.010 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,191 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,048 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,136 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1704 PRAIRIE AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | FARIBAULT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55021-5515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLOCK 2 OF PRAIRIE RIDGE 1ST ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | PRAIRIE RIDGE 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FARIBAULT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 70801 |
1704 Prairie Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Rice County records, as of June 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1704 PRAIRIE AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-5515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERCHANTS BANK NA |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY RESOURCE BANK NA |
| Sep 2, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 1ST UNITED BK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023759033 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1704 PRAIRIE AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-5515 |
| Document Number | 000A759033 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | A759033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | TRADEMARK TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $990.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1704 PRAIRIE AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-5515 |
| Document Number | 000A759034 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | A759034 |
| Name | MERCHANTS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Property Address | 1704 PRAIRIE AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-5515 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1704 PRAIRIE AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-5515 |
| Document Number | 000A755902 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | A755902 |
| Name | COMMUNITY RESOURCE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NORTHFIELD, MN 55057 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Property Address | 1704 PRAIRIE AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-5515 |
| Document Number | 0000711161 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 1704 PRAIRIE AVE SW FARIBAULT MN 550215515, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-5515 |
| Document Number | 0000711161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 711161 |
| Name | 1ST UNITED BK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | FARIBAULT, MN 55021 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2023 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1704 Prairie Ave SW was $3,684.
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of June 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice County |
| Municipality | Faribault City |
| Unified School District | Faribault Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,684.00 | $331,700 (+5.37%) Land $77,400 Building $254,300 | $331,700 (+5.37%) Land $77,400 Building $254,300 |
| 2025 | $314,800 (+6.46%) Land $73,200 Building $241,600 | $314,800 (+6.46%) Land $73,200 Building $241,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,380.00 (+28.13%) | $295,700 (-) Land $67,000 Building $228,700 | $295,700 (-) Land $67,000 Building $228,700 |
| 2023 | $2,638.00 | $295,700 Land $67,000 Building $228,700 | $295,700 Land $67,000 Building $228,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1704 Prairie Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 14, 2022 · 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 |
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 1704 Prairie Ave SW is low, with 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 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Faribault serves 23,718 people · EPA ID MN1660002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2024–2026) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 278 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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