Olmsted County property record for 1908 1st Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 616 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $234,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,636 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 64.11.44.008357 |
| Primary APN | 64.11.44.008357 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 616 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,892 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 198 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1908 1ST AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55904-7904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-11 TWP-106 RANGE-014 GOLDEN HILL ADD LOT-001 BLOCK-023 S12 LOT 1 BLK 23 |
| Legal Range | 14 |
| Legal Township | 106 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLDEN HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | OLMSTED MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
1908 1st Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Olmsted County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1908 1ST AVE SE, ROCHESTER, MN 55904-7904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241607994 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 14, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | A1263682 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1908 1st Ave SE was $2,636 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Olmsted County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Olmsted County |
| Municipality | Rochester City |
| Unified School District | Rochester Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,636.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $183,800 Land $34,800 Building $149,000 | $211,300 Land $40,000 Building $171,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,917.00 | ||
| 2022 | $148,100 Land $40,000 Building $108,100 | $148,100 Land $40,000 Building $108,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1908 1st Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · 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 Claims | 10 (1978–1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 1908 1st Ave SE 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 | Rochester serves 123,624 people · EPA ID MN1550010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 7 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 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 140 / 20 |
| Hiawatha Broadband Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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