Lyon County property record for 251 3rd St, Balaton, MN 56115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,248 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $986 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-100053-0 |
| Primary APN | 21-100053-0 |
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| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Lot Area | 8,248 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Street Address | 251 3RD ST |
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| City | BALATON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56115-1194 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL PLAT - BALATON 01010001 LOTS 11-12 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT - BALATON |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BALATON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4041 |
| Census Tract | 360600 |
Source: Lyon County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 3RD ST, BALATON, MN 56115-1194 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 202316260 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LYON MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 251 3RD ST, BALATON, MN 56115-1194 |
| Document Number | 0000016260 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 16260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | BV ABSTRACT AND TITLE, ABSTRACT & TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $297.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 251 3RD ST, BALATON, MN 56115-1194 |
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of September 2, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Balaton City |
| County | Lyon County |
| Unified School District | Tracy Area Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $986.00 (-0.2%) | ||
| 2025 | $988.00 | $68,500 (+40.66%) Land $3,500 Building $65,000 | $68,500 (+40.66%) Land $3,500 Building $65,000 |
| 2024 | $988.00 (+36.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $726.00 | $48,700 Land $3,500 Building $45,200 | $48,700 Land $3,500 Building $45,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2024
| 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.
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 | Balaton serves 639 people · EPA ID MN1420001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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