240 Central Ave S, Balaton, MN 56115 Property Records

Lyon County property record for 240 Central Ave S, Balaton, MN 56115

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Detailsbuilt 1900
Lot Size0.09 acres (3,936 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$10,500 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$870 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Dec 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-100020-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-100020-1

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area3,936 sqft (0.09 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address240 CENTRAL AVE S
CityBALATON
StateMN
Zip56115-1032
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionNWLY 52.5' LT 8, 9 & 10 BLK 2 OP BALATON
Legal SubdivisionORIGINAL PLAT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number8-10
JurisdictionLYON MN
Township / Civil DivisionBALATON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4029
Census Tract360600

Owner

Source: Lyon County records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address271 ELM ST N, BALATON, MN 56115-1039
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 22, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 28, 2017Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Transfer DateDec 21, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000227910
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLYON MN
Recording DateDec 22, 2023
Property Address240 CENTRAL AVE S, BALATON, MN 56115-1032
Document Number0000227910
Instrument DateDec 21, 2023
Instrument227910
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$34.65
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address271 ELM ST N, BALATON, MN 56115-1039

December 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLYON MN
Recording DateDec 28, 2017
Property Address240 CENTRAL AVE S, BALATON, MN 56115-1032
Document Number214770
Instrument DateDec 12, 2017
Instrument214770
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$108.90
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
AddressPO BOX 381, BALATON, MN 56115-0381

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of September 2, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
MunicipalityBalaton City
CountyLyon County
Unified School DistrictTracy Area Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$870.00 (-31.06%)
2025$32,900 (-5.19%) Land $2,000 Building $30,900$32,900 (-5.19%) Land $2,000 Building $30,900
2023$1,262.00$34,700 Land $2,000 Building $32,700$34,700 Land $2,000 Building $32,700

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemBalaton
serves 639 people · EPA ID MN1420001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Woodstock Telephone Company
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless
150 / 130
Midco
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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