Rice County property record for 21 E Franklin St, Morristown, MN 55052
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,662 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $88,700 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,528 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.23.3.51.026 |
| Primary APN | 20.23.3.51.026 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 516 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 516 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,662 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 138 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 21 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORRISTOWN |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55052-2005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLOCK 7 OF MORRISTOWN ORIG TOWN L10 & S2 L9 B7 ORIG TOWN MORRISTOWN |
| Legal Subdivision | MORRISTOWN ORIG TOWN |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MORRISTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5021 |
| Census Tract | 70300 |
21 E Franklin St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Rice County records, as of June 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 E FRANKLIN ST, MORRISTOWN, MN 55052-2005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STATE BK/FARIBAULT |
| Apr 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019719552 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 E FRANKLIN ST, MORRISTOWN, MN 55052-2005 |
| Document Number | 0000719552 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 719552 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | @TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $292.71 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 21 FRANKLIN ST E MORRISTOWN MN 55052, MORRISTOWN, MN 55052 |
| Document Number | 719553 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 719553 |
| Name | STATE BK/FARIBAULT |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FARIBAULT, MN 55021 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 21 E FRANKLIN ST, MORRISTOWN, MN 55052-2005 |
| Document Number | 0000706505 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 706505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 26657 EATON AVE FARIBAULT MN 550218206, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-8206 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21 E Franklin St was $2,528.
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of June 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice County |
| Municipality | Morristown City |
| Unified School District | Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,528.00 | $182,900 (+3.22%) Land $59,000 Building $123,900 | $182,900 (+3.22%) Land $59,000 Building $123,900 |
| 2025 | $177,200 (+12.08%) Land $56,700 Building $120,500 | $177,200 (+12.08%) Land $56,700 Building $120,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,164.00 (+24.08%) | $158,100 (-) Land $54,500 Building $103,600 | $158,100 (-) Land $54,500 Building $103,600 |
| 2023 | $1,744.00 | $158,100 Land $54,500 Building $103,600 | $158,100 Land $54,500 Building $103,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 E Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2014.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2014–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 21 E Franklin 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 | Morristown serves 987 people · EPA ID MN1660007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.58 mg/L (2018) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Bevcomm Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Netwave Broadband.
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