Benton County property record for 225 3rd St NE, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 535 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,748 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $846 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale May 2026 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00294.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00294.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 535 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 535 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 9,748 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 225 3RD ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-29 TWP-038 RANGE-031 MORNINGSIDE ADDITION TO RICE LOT-001 BLOCK-004 & LOTS 2 & 3 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE ADDITION TO RICE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
225 3rd St NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 3RD ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Contract Sale, Transfer |
| May 11, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Oct 31, 2008 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB |
| Apr 18, 2007 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026483245 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 225 3RD ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8709 |
| Document Number | 0000483245 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.483245 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $43,329.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 3RD ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8709 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 225 3RD ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8709 |
| Document Number | 0000483244 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026483244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $166.65 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1738 PINE RD NW, RICE, MN 56367-9707 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Property Address | 225 3RD ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8709 |
| Document Number | 0001361381 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Instrument | 1361381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $165.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 225 3RD ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8709 |
| Document Number | 0001361382 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2008 |
| Instrument | 1361382 |
| Name | COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2007 |
| Property Address | 225 3RD ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8709 |
| Document Number | 0001347551 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Instrument | 1347551 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 3RD ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8709 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 00000 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 225 3rd St NE was $846 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.4% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Rice City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $846.00 (+7.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $104,500 (+1.26%) Land $23,600 Building $80,900 | $104,500 (+1.26%) Land $23,600 Building $80,900 |
| 2025 | $788.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,200 Land $21,500 Building $81,700 | $103,200 Land $21,500 Building $81,700 |
| 2023 | $790.00 | $100,800 Land $21,500 Building $79,300 | $100,800 Land $21,500 Building $79,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 225 3rd St NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · 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 Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
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 225 3rd St NE 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 | Rice serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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