Stearns County property record for 221 E James St, Paynesville, MN 56362
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,102 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70-38843-0000 |
| Primary APN | 70-38843-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,470 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,550 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Lean-To | 126 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 221 E JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | PAYNESVILLE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56362-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E77' OF LOTS 13-14-15-16-17 & 18 BLK 1 GILBERT'S NEW ADD SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 122 RANGE 032 GILBERT'S NEW ADD SECTION 16 |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 122 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILBERTS NEW ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PAYNESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18807 244TH AVE, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-9741 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 221 E JAMES ST, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-1616 |
| Document Number | 00A1630562 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | A1630562 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 18807 244TH AVE, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-9741 |
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Paynesville City |
| Unified School District | Paynesville Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,102.00 (+22.78%) | $166,500 (+3.35%) Land $26,000 Building $140,500 | $166,500 (+3.35%) Land $26,000 Building $140,500 |
| 2025 | $161,100 (+14.66%) Land $24,800 Building $136,300 | $161,100 (+14.66%) Land $24,800 Building $136,300 | |
| 2023 | $1,712.00 | $140,500 Land $26,400 Building $114,100 | $140,500 Land $26,400 Building $114,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| 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.
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 | Paynesville serves 2,575 people · EPA ID MN1730018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Windstream DSL | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Arvig, Verizon.
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