260 1st St, Balaton, MN 56115 Property Records

Lyon County property record for 260 1st St, Balaton, MN 56115

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Detailsbuilt 1931
Lot Size0.122 acres (5,355 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$756 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
Feb 2024 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-106023-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-106023-0

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1931
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1931
Lot Area5,355 sqft (0.122 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address260 1ST ST
CityBALATON
StateMN
Zip56115-1051
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description3RD RAILWAY ADDITION 01010001 SWLY 93 FT LOT 13 BLK 11
Legal SubdivisionRAILWAY ADD
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionLYON MN
Township / Civil DivisionBALATON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4022
Census Tract360600

Owner

Source: Lyon County records, as of September 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2122 JEAN RD, BALATON, MN 56115-3197
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 15, 2024Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Feb 15, 2024Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Feb 15, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateMar 2, 2022
Transfer Doc0000228116
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionLYON MN
Recording DateFeb 15, 2024
Property Address260 1ST ST, BALATON, MN 56115-1051
Document Number0000228117
Instrument DateJan 31, 2024
Instrument228117
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address2122 JEAN RD, BALATON, MN 56115-3197

February 2024: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionLYON MN
Recording DateFeb 15, 2024
Property Address260 1ST ST, BALATON, MN 56115-1051
Document Number0000228116
Instrument DateMar 2, 2022
Instrument228116
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionLYON MN
Recording DateFeb 15, 2024
Property Address260 1ST ST, BALATON, MN 56115-1051
Document Number0000228115
Instrument DateMar 2, 2022
Instrument228115
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address2122 JEAN RD, BALATON, MN 56115-3197
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
MunicipalityBalaton City
CountyLyon County
Unified School DistrictTracy Area Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$756.00 (+9.88%)$36,200 (+10.37%) Land $4,000 Building $32,200$36,200 (+10.37%) Land $4,000 Building $32,200
2025$32,800 (+9.7%) Land $4,000 Building $28,800$32,800 (+9.7%) Land $4,000 Building $28,800
2023$688.00$29,900 Land $4,000 Building $25,900$29,900 Land $4,000 Building $25,900

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemBalaton
serves 639 people · EPA ID MN1420001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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