Brown County property record for 217 Brown St W, Comfrey, MN 56019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,155 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (13,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,888 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005.000.003.05.050 |
| Primary APN | 005.000.003.05.050 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,155 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,683 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,543 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,000 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 68 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 217 BROWN ST W |
|---|---|
| City | COMFREY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56019-1162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT/COMFREY LOT-006 BLOCK-003 LOT 5 & |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT/COMFREY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | COMFREY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1157 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
217 Brown St W is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Brown County records, as of May 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 88060 STATE HIGHWAY 28, BEARDSLEY, MN 56211-3039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Brown St W was $1,888 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 | $1,888.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $101,700 (+14.79%) Land $10,500 Building $91,200 | $101,700 (+14.79%) Land $10,500 Building $91,200 | |
| 2024 | $88,600 (+1.61%) Land $7,900 Building $80,700 | $88,600 (+1.61%) Land $7,900 Building $80,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,594.00 Homeowner's exemption | $87,200 (+2.59%) Land $7,900 Building $79,300 | $87,200 (+2.59%) Land $7,900 Building $79,300 |
| 2022 | $85,000 Land $7,600 Building $77,400 | $85,000 Land $7,600 Building $77,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Brown St W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
The area around 217 Brown St W 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 | 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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