Rock County property record for 261 20th Ave, Hills, MN 56138
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,950 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,298 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| APN | 08-0265-100 |
| Primary APN | 08-0265-100 |
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| Building Area | 1,950 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Basement Area | 1,768 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,146 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 261 20TH AVE |
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| City | HILLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56138-4003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E628.5' OF S693' OF E1/2 OF NE1/4 LESS .27 ACRES HWY #17 ACRES 10.00 |
| Legal Range | 47 |
| Legal Township | 101 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | ROCK MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MARTIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2092 |
| Census Tract | 570300 |
261 20th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2006.
Source: Rock County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 20TH AVE, HILLS, MN 56138-4003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Oct 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FIRST DAKOTA NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006164455 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCK MN |
| Property Address | 261 20TH AVE, HILLS, MN 56138-4003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 189899 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 189899 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 372 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ROCK MN |
| Property Address | 261 20TH AVE, HILLS, MN 56138-4003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 198184 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 198184 |
| Name | FIRST DAKOTA NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 261 20th Ave was $3,298.
Source: Rock County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rock County |
| County Subdivision | Martin Township |
| Unified School District | Hills-Beaver Creek School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,298.00 | $547,500 Land $97,100 Building $450,400 | $547,500 Land $97,100 Building $450,400 |
| 2023 | $1,976.00 | $480,900 Land $80,400 Building $400,500 | $480,900 Land $80,400 Building $400,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 261 20th Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 261 20th Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 80% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Rock County Rural Water System serves 2,919 people · EPA ID MN1670007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LEWIS AND CLARK REGIONAL WATER SYSTE |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.61 mg/L (2024) 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Alliance Communications Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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