25 3rd Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367 Property Records

Benton County property record for 25 3rd Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.75 ba · 864 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.224 acres (9,773 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$190,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,190 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15.00261.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15.00261.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.75 Baths
Building Area	864 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	864 sqft
Basement Area	700 sqft
Finished Basement	700 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Architectural Style	Bi-Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum Siding
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Asbestos
Lot Area	9,773 sqft (0.224 acres)
Garage Area	576 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	25 3RD AVE NW
City	RICE
State	MN
Zip	56367-8711
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SECT-29 TWP-038 RANGE-031 JOS JANSONS 1ST ADDN TO RICE LOT-015 BLOCK-001 SLY 35 FT OF LOT 14
Legal Range	031
Legal Township	038
Legal Section	29
Legal Subdivision	JOS JANSONS 1ST ADDN TO RICE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	14-15
Jurisdiction	BENTON MN
Township / Civil Division	RICE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1028
Census Tract	20203

Owner

25 3rd Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2020.

Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	25 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8711
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 22, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 22, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 6, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020444516
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BENTON MN
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2020
Property Address	25 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8711
Document Number	444516
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2020
Instrument	444516
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2021
Title Company	STEARNS CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$627.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	25 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8711

Mortgage

Document Number	0000444517
Date	Jul 22, 2020
Instrument	444517

Lender

Name	BREMER BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SAINT PAUL, MN 55102

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 25 3rd Ave NW was $2,190 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Benton County
Municipality	Rice City
Unified School District	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,190.00 Homeowner's exemption	$206,200 Land $26,700 Building $179,500	$206,200 Land $26,700 Building $179,500
2023	$1,818.00	$189,900 Land $24,300 Building $165,600	$189,900 Land $24,300 Building $165,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 25 3rd Ave NW 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

Wildfire risk around 25 3rd Ave NW 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	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

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.

Internet Providers

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