Brown County property record for 212 Ochre St W, Comfrey, MN 56019
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,117 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,168 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005.000.016.05.050 |
| Primary APN | 005.000.016.05.050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,117 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,062 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,376 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 212 OCHRE ST W |
|---|---|
| City | COMFREY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56019-1114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT/COMFREY LOT-004 BLOCK-016 LOT 5 & W 25' OF |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT/COMFREY |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | COMFREY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1159 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
212 Ochre St W, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Brown County records, as of May 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 OCHRE ST W, COMFREY, MN 56019-1114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN MN |
| Property Address | 212 OCHRE ST W, COMFREY, MN 56019-1114 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000430611 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 430611 |
| Name | HOME TOWN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 212 Ochre St W was $4,168 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Brown County |
| Municipality | Comfrey City |
| Unified School District | Comfrey Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,168.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $179,800 (+4.84%) Land $6,300 Building $173,500 | $179,800 (+4.84%) Land $6,300 Building $173,500 | |
| 2024 | $171,500 (+1.06%) Land $6,200 Building $165,300 | $171,500 (+1.06%) Land $6,200 Building $165,300 | |
| 2023 | $3,800.00 (-0.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $169,700 (+4.24%) Land $6,200 Building $163,500 | $169,700 (+4.24%) Land $6,200 Building $163,500 |
| 2022 | $3,826.00 | $162,800 Land $5,900 Building $156,900 | $162,800 Land $5,900 Building $156,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 212 Ochre St W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 212 Ochre St W 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Comfrey serves 402 people · EPA ID MN1080001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 3 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 79 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TSC Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Nuvera Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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