215 S James St, Fairmont, MN 56031 Property Records

Martin County property record for 215 S James St, Fairmont, MN 56031

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.163 acres (7,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$53,000 (Apr 2014)
Tax Bill$1,338 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Mortgage
APN36.060.0350

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN36.060.0350

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,482 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Basement Area432 sqft
Finished Basement432 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area7,100 sqft (0.163 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area1,136 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address215 S JAMES ST
CityFAIRMONT
StateMN
Zip56031-1481
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionORIGINAL LOT-003 BLOCK-003
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionMARTIN MN
Township / Civil DivisionNORTHROP
Census Block Group4
Census Block4047
Census Tract790200

Owner

Source: Martin County records, as of July 2, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address215 S JAMES ST, FAIRMONT, MN 56031-1481
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 18, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2014421100
Prior Transfer DateNov 8, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc2013R419654
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMARTIN MN
Property Address215 S JAMES ST, FAIRMONT, MN 56031-1481
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number2022R454000
DateMar 24, 2022
Instrument2022R-454000
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueApr 1, 2042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Martin County assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyMartin County
MunicipalityNorthrop City
Unified School DistrictFairmont Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$121,700 (-6.74%) Land $4,400 Building $117,300$121,700 (-6.74%) Land $4,400 Building $117,300
2025$1,338.00 (+1.06%) Homeowner's exemption$130,500 (+15.18%) Land $4,400 Building $126,100$130,500 (+15.18%) Land $4,400 Building $126,100
2024$1,324.00 (+5.08%)
2023$113,300 Land $2,000 Building $111,300$113,300 Land $2,000 Building $111,300
2022$1,260.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNorthrop
serves 211 people · EPA ID MN1460006
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead7 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Federated Rural Electric Association
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
Midco
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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