Steele County property record for 261 Beech Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 860 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,114 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-132-0305 |
| Primary APN | 17-132-0305 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 860 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 354 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 354 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 261 BEECH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OWATONNA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55060-2644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BELMONT BLK.3 LOTS 5 & 6 BELMONT |
| Legal Section | TW |
| Legal Subdivision | BELMONT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | OWATONNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Steele County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 COTTER PL NE, OWATONNA, MN 55060-1900 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000381195 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,114.00 (+4.86%) | $151,400 (+9.95%) Land $29,700 Building $121,700 | $151,400 (+9.95%) Land $29,700 Building $121,700 |
| 2025 | $137,700 (+6.74%) Land $25,200 Building $112,500 | $137,700 (+6.74%) Land $25,200 Building $112,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,016.00 | $129,000 Land $29,700 Building $99,300 | $129,000 Land $29,700 Building $99,300 |
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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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