Stearns County property record for 18279 253rd Ave, Paynesville, MN 56362
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 5.45 acres (237,402 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,844 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-15496-0005 |
| Primary APN | 26-15496-0005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,432 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 237,402 sqft (5.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,824 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 18279 253RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PAYNESVILLE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56362-9745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 12-122-32 5.45A S 396' OF E 600' OF NE4SE4 SECTION 12 TOWNSHIP 122 RANGE 032 SECTION 12 TOWNSHIP 122 RANGE 032 |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 122 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PAYNESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
18279 253rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2009.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18279 253RD AVE, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-9745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009667754 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18279 253rd Ave was $3,844 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| County Subdivision | Paynesville Township |
| Unified School District | Paynesville Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,844.00 | ||
| 2025 | $428,300 Land $89,300 Building $339,000 | $428,300 Land $89,300 Building $339,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,218.00 | $387,100 Land $87,800 Building $299,300 | $387,100 Land $87,800 Building $299,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18279 253rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| 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 risk around 18279 253rd Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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