Steele County property record for 252 Chestnut Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,587 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $227,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $64 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-121-0109 |
| Primary APN | 17-121-0109 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,587 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 1,075 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,075 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,670 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 252 CHESTNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OWATONNA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55060-2524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HADLEY AND DYNES LOT 9 HADLEY & DYNES |
| Legal Section | TW |
| Legal Subdivision | HADLEY AND DYNES |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | OWATONNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Steele County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 CHESTNUT AVE, OWATONNA, MN 55060-2524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20261856954 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000338208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 252 CHESTNUT AVE, OWATONNA, MN 55060-2524 |
| Document Number | A000460684 |
| Map Reference | BK K PG 618 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | A000460684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $749.10 |
| 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 |
| Address | 252 CHESTNUT AVE, OWATONNA, MN 55060-2524 |
| Document Number | A000460685 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | A000460685 |
| Name | IOWA BANKERS MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
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 | $64.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,800 (+7.06%) Land $35,300 Building $169,500 | $204,800 (+7.06%) Land $35,300 Building $169,500 |
| 2025 | $64.00 (+45.45%) Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $191,300 (+15.8%) Land $34,600 Building $156,700 | $191,300 (+15.8%) Land $34,600 Building $156,700 |
| 2023 | $44.00 Homeowner's exemption | $165,200 Land $28,200 Building $137,000 | $165,200 Land $28,200 Building $137,000 |
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 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 | 4 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2010 · 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.
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 458 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 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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