228 3rd Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021 Property Records

Rice County property record for 228 3rd Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$262,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,174 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18.31.3.01.057`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18.31.3.01.057`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,626 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	768 sqft
Basement Area	1,088 sqft
Finished Basement	238 sqft
Unfinished Basement	850 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Stone
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	720 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	301 sqft
Deck Area	192 sqft
Patio Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	228 3RD AVE SW
City	FARIBAULT
State	MN
Zip	55021-6042
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 1 BLOCK 3 OF DANIEL FARIBAULTS
Legal Subdivision	DANIEL FARIBAULTS
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	RICE MN
Township / Civil Division	FARIBAULT
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	70802

Owner

228 3rd Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.

Source: Rice County records, as of June 8, 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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	228 3RD AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6042
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 17, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CMG MORTGAGE INC
Jul 7, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer EDINA REALTY TITLE, EDINA REALTY TITLE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 17, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 17, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 7, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023757747
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	RICE MN
Recording Date	Jan 17, 2023
Property Address	228 3RD AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6042
Document Number	000A757747
Instrument Date	Jan 13, 2023
Instrument	A757747
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2023
Title Company	EDINA REALTY TITLE INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$864.60
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	228 3RD AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6042

Mortgage

Document Number	000A757748
Date	Jan 17, 2023
Instrument	A757748

Lender

Name	CMG MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2053

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	RICE MN
Recording Date	Jul 7, 2022
Property Address	228 3RD AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6042
Document Number	000A752993
Instrument Date	Jun 27, 2022
Instrument	A752993
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 18, 2022
Title Company	EDINA REALTY TITLE, EDINA REALTY TITLE INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$396.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	228 3RD AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 228 3rd Ave SW was $3,174.

Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of June 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Rice County
Municipality	Faribault City
Unified School District	Faribault Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,174.00	$288,000 (+4.46%) Land $63,500 Building $224,500	$288,000 (+4.46%) Land $63,500 Building $224,500
2025		$275,700 (+12.39%) Land $56,600 Building $219,100	$275,700 (+12.39%) Land $56,600 Building $219,100
2024	$2,748.00 (+47.42%)	$245,300 (-) Land $53,200 Building $192,100	$245,300 (-) Land $53,200 Building $192,100
2023	$1,864.00	$245,300 Land $53,200 Building $192,100	$245,300 Land $53,200 Building $192,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 228 3rd 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

Wildfire risk around 228 3rd 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

May also be available: Verizon.

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