Kandiyohi County property record for 233 Benson Ave SE, Willmar, MN 56201
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.904 acres (39,410 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,870 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95-630-0220 |
| Primary APN | 95-630-0220 |
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| Office | 2,480 sqft |
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| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 39,410 sqft (0.904 acres) |
| Garage Area | 3,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 11 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 233 BENSON AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WILLMAR |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56201-3618 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | PAULSON & SUNDE'S SUBD OF LOT D EASTERN AD LOT 1 EXC THE E 29.40' AND ALL OF LOTS 2, 3 & 4. |
| Legal Range | 035 |
| Legal Township | 119 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | PAULSON & SUNDES SUBD OF LOT D EASTERN A |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | D,1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANDIYOHI MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 780800 |
233 Benson Ave SE, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2022.
Source: Kandiyohi County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1177, MOORHEAD, MN 56561-1177 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage GATE CITY BANK |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HERITAGE BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221477454 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000578541 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANDIYOHI MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 233 BENSON AVE SE, WILLMAR, MN 56201-3618 |
| Document Number | 0000690833 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 690833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | QUALITY TITLE INC, QUALITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,897.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1234 1ST AVE N, MOORHEAD, MN 56560-2204 |
| Document Number | 0000690834 |
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| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 690834 |
| Name | GATE CITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KANDIYOHI MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 233 BENSON AVE SE, WILLMAR, MN 56201-3618 |
| Document Number | 0000668910 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 668910 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $907.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 401 BENSON AVE SE, WILLMAR, MN 56201-3622 |
| Document Number | 0000668911 |
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| Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 668911 |
| Name | HERITAGE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 233 Benson Ave SE was $7,870.
Source: Kandiyohi County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| Municipality | Willmar City |
| Unified School District | Willmar Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,870.00 | $291,700 (+1.82%) Land $57,400 Building $234,300 | $291,700 (+1.82%) Land $57,400 Building $234,300 |
| 2025 | $286,500 Land $57,400 Building $229,100 | $286,500 Land $57,400 Building $229,100 | |
| 2023 | $5,958.00 | $245,400 Land $57,400 Building $188,000 | $245,400 Land $57,400 Building $188,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 233 Benson Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 9, 2016
| 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.
The area around 233 Benson Ave SE 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 | Willmar serves 21,991 people · EPA ID MN1340016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.66 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL | 200 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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