Martin County property record for 203 N James St, Fairmont, MN 56031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,293 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| APN | 36.040.0140 |
| Primary APN | 36.040.0140 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,293 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 312 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 312 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 512 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 203 N JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRMONT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56031-1469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-09 TWP-103 RANGE-030 UNPLATTED 75 X 150 IN SE1/4 SEC 9 |
| Legal Range | 030 |
| Legal Township | 103 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNPLATTED |
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTHROP |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4039 |
| Census Tract | 790200 |
203 N James St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Martin County records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 JAMES ST N, NORTHROP, MN 56075 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS COMMUNITY FEDERAL |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024461103 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2020R444101 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 203 N JAMES ST, FAIRMONT, MN 56031-1469 |
| Document Number | 2024R461103 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024R-461103 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | THE TITLE FIRM, THE TITLE TEAM |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $669.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 203 N JAMES ST, FAIRMONT, MN 56031-1469 |
| Document Number | 2024R461104 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024R-461104 |
| Name | PLAINS COMMERCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARTIN MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 203 N JAMES ST, FAIRMONT, MN 56031-1469 |
| Document Number | 2020R444101 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R-444101 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE AND, MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 203 N JAMES ST, FAIRMONT, MN 56031-1469 |
| Document Number | 2020R444102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020R-444102 |
| Name | CITIZENS COMMUNITY FEDERAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 203 N James St was $2,276, up 35.6% from the year before.
Source: Martin County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Martin County |
| Municipality | Northrop City |
| Unified School District | Fairmont Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $160,100 (-8.04%) Land $6,800 Building $153,300 | $160,100 (-8.04%) Land $6,800 Building $153,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,276.00 (+35.64%) | $174,100 Land $6,800 Building $167,300 | $174,100 Land $6,800 Building $167,300 |
| 2024 | $1,678.00 | ||
| 2023 | $99,500 Land $3,000 Building $96,500 | $99,500 Land $3,000 Building $96,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,022.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 203 N James St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 203 N James St 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 | Northrop serves 211 people · EPA ID MN1460006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2021–2023) 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 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Federated Rural Electric Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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