Rice County property record for 217 5th Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,736 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18.31.3.01.064 |
| Primary APN | 18.31.3.01.064 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 658 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 658 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 658 sqft |
| Flooring | Other |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Driveway | Gravel Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Patio Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 217 5TH AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | FARIBAULT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55021-5833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT BLOCK 4 OF DANIEL FARIBAULTS DAN FBLT S66FT N198FT W2 B4 |
| Legal Subdivision | DANIEL FARIBAULTS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FARIBAULT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 70802 |
217 5th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Rice County records, as of June 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 5TH AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-5833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 5th Ave SW was $1,736.
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of June 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice County |
| Municipality | Faribault City |
| Unified School District | Faribault Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,736.00 | $175,500 (+5.98%) Land $63,500 Building $112,000 | $175,500 (+5.98%) Land $63,500 Building $112,000 |
| 2025 | $165,600 (+12.96%) Land $56,600 Building $109,000 | $165,600 (+12.96%) Land $56,600 Building $109,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,512.00 (+28.57%) | $146,600 (-) Land $53,200 Building $93,400 | $146,600 (-) Land $53,200 Building $93,400 |
| 2023 | $1,176.00 | $146,600 Land $53,200 Building $93,400 | $146,600 Land $53,200 Building $93,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 5th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 14, 2022
| 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 217 5th Ave SW 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 | Faribault serves 23,718 people · EPA ID MN1660002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 19 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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