Benton County property record for 206 3rd Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,997 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,088 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00354.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00354.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 14,997 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 206 3RD AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-29 TWP-038 RANGE-031 WILDWOOD WEST LOT-026 BLOCK-001 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILDWOOD WEST |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
206 3rd Ave NW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 206 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023467925 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000464762 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 206 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8732 |
| Document Number | 0000467925 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 467925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,039.50 |
| 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 | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 206 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8732 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 206 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8732 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | WHEATLAND TITLE, HEARTLAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000449898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 449898 |
| Name | LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 206 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8732 |
| Document Number | 0000464762 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 464762 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 206 3rd Ave NW was $4,088 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.6% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Rice City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,088.00 (+8.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $353,800 (-0.14%) Land $30,000 Building $323,800 | $353,800 (-0.14%) Land $30,000 Building $323,800 |
| 2025 | $3,766.00 Homeowner's exemption | $354,300 Land $27,000 Building $327,300 | $354,300 Land $27,000 Building $327,300 |
| 2023 | $3,732.00 | $353,300 Land $27,000 Building $326,300 | $353,300 Land $27,000 Building $326,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 206 3rd Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
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 206 3rd Ave NW 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 | Rice serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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