Freeborn County property record for 212 3rd St, Hayward, MN 56043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,357 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $70 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29.010.0020 |
| Primary APN | 29.010.0020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,357 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,357 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,327 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,750 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Deck Area | 276 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 212 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | HAYWARD |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST HAYWARD SECOND ADDITION LOT 2 & W 10 FT LOT 3 W HAYWARD SECOND ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST HAYWARD SECOND ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | HAYWARD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3060 |
| Census Tract | 181000 |
212 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 505, HAYWARD, MN 56043-0505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 212 3rd St was $70 with exemptions applied.
Source: Freeborn County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn County |
| Municipality | Hayward City |
| Unified School District | Albert Lea Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $122,200 Land $14,800 Building $107,400 | $122,200 Land $14,800 Building $107,400 |
| 2025 | $70.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,608.00 Homeowner's exemption | $95,700 Land $9,200 Building $86,500 | $95,700 Land $9,200 Building $86,500 |
| 2020 | $1,422.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 212 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2015
| 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 212 3rd St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | Hayward serves 254 people · EPA ID MN1240012 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Gross alpha radiation not recorded as resolved · Jan 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GigFire Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet, Verizon.
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