Steele County property record for 243 Plainview St, Owatonna, MN 55060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,500 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,256 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-128-0214 |
| Primary APN | 17-128-0214 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 462 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 462 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 243 PLAINVIEW ST |
|---|---|
| City | OWATONNA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55060-3236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK.2 LOT 13 BURKES |
| Legal Section | TW |
| Legal Subdivision | BURKES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | OWATONNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
243 Plainview St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Steele County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 PLAINVIEW ST, OWATONNA, MN 55060-3236 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010372224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 243 Plainview St was $2,256 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Steele County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Steele County |
| Municipality | Owatonna City |
| Unified School District | Owatonna Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,256.00 Homeowner's exemption | $181,300 (+4.14%) Land $37,700 Building $143,600 | $181,300 (+4.14%) Land $37,700 Building $143,600 |
| 2025 | $174,100 Land $36,300 Building $137,800 | $174,100 Land $36,300 Building $137,800 | |
| 2023 | $2,488.00 Homeowner's exemption | $176,900 Land $30,500 Building $146,400 | $176,900 Land $30,500 Building $146,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 Plainview St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 11, 2014 · 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 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 243 Plainview St 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 | Owatonna serves 26,430 people · EPA ID MN1740007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 518 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Minnesota WiFi, Verizon.
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