261 8th St W, Hector, MN 55342 Property Records

Renville County property record for 261 8th St W, Hector, MN 55342

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,232 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.24 acres (10,484 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$155,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$3,914 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Transfer Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`33-01505-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`33-01505-00`

Interior

Building Area	1,232 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Lot Area	10,484 sqft (0.24 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	728 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Patio Area	324 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	120 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address	261 8TH ST W
City	HECTOR
State	MN
Zip	55342-1060
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	KELTGEN'S 6TH ADD LOT 4
Legal Subdivision	KELTGEN'S 6TH ADD
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	RENVILLE MN
Township / Civil Division	HECTOR
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3015
Census Tract	790100

Owner

261 8th St W is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2022.

Source: Renville County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	261 8TH ST W, HECTOR, MN 55342-1060
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 14, 2022	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Oct 25, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Oct 25, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 25, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 25, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021397739
Last Transfer Date	Nov 9, 2022
Transfer Doc	000A401738
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	RENVILLE MN
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2022
Property Address	261 8TH ST W, HECTOR, MN 55342-1060
Document Number	000A401738
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 2022
Instrument	A401738
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 8TH ST W, HECTOR, MN 55342-1060

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	RENVILLE MN
Property Address	261 8TH ST W, HECTOR, MN 55342-1060
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 17, 2021
Title Company	AVE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A397740
Date	Oct 25, 2021
Instrument	A397740

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	RENVILLE MN
Recording Date	Oct 25, 2021
Property Address	261 8TH ST W, HECTOR, MN 55342-1060
Document Number	000A397739
Instrument Date	Oct 21, 2021
Instrument	A397739
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 13, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$511.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 8TH ST W, HECTOR, MN 55342-1060

Mortgage

Document Number	000A397740
Date	Oct 25, 2021
Instrument	A397740

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 8th St W was $3,914, up 5.9% from the year before.

Source: Renville County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Renville County
Municipality	Hector City
Unified School District	Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,914.00 (+5.9%)	$211,000 (+5.24%) Land $7,900 Building $203,100	$211,000 (+5.24%) Land $7,900 Building $203,100
2025	$3,696.00 Homeowner's exemption	$200,500 Land $7,900 Building $192,600	$200,500 Land $7,900 Building $192,600
2023	$3,090.00	$163,400 Land $7,900 Building $155,500	$163,400 Land $7,900 Building $155,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 261 8th St W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2009

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.

Wildfire

The area around 261 8th St W has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 System	Hector serves 1,127 people · EPA ID MN1650009
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Sep 2024
Lead	50 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb
Copper	1.46 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable	2,000 / 1,000
Nuvera Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
GigFire Fixed Wireless	150 / 130
Midco Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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