Cottonwood County property record for 251 1st Ave S, Windom, MN 56101
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,696 sqft |
| Lot Size | 6.47 acres (281,833 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $66,868 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-036-0400 |
| Primary APN | 25-036-0400 |
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| Building Area | 3,696 sqft Building Perimeter |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 3,696 sqft |
| Lot Area | 281,833 sqft (6.47 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 261 ft deep x 171 ft wide |
| Street Address | 251 1ST AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | WINDOM |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56101-1909 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S569.3' SE1/4 NW1/4 EX TRACT; NE1/4 SW1/4 BTW TH 71 & RR, EX PART DOT PARCEL 302 PLAT 17-21, EX OUTLOT A 6.47 AC |
| Legal Range | 36 |
| Legal Township | 105 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WINDOM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3076 |
| Census Tract | 270400 |
251 1st Ave S, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021.
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1626 OAK ST, LA CROSSE, WI 54603-2308 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 1st Ave S was $66,868.
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Municipality | Windom City |
| Unified School District | Windom Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,868.00 | $2,103,700 Land $418,400 Building $1,685,300 | $2,103,700 Land $418,400 Building $1,685,300 |
| 2025 | $66,868.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,856.00 | $2,906,900 Land $418,400 Building $2,488,500 | $2,906,900 Land $418,400 Building $2,488,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 1st Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2024 · 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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 251 1st Ave S is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Windom serves 4,646 people · EPA ID MN1170006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.47 mg/L (2016–2018) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windomnet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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