Benton County property record for 261 Birch Dr, Foley, MN 56329
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 960 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,827 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,872 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13.00629.00 |
| Primary APN | 13.00629.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,827 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 261 BIRCH DR |
|---|---|
| City | FOLEY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56329-8729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-35 TWP-037 RANGE-029 FOLEY DEVELOPMENT PLAT LOT-017 BLOCK-005 |
| Legal Range | 029 |
| Legal Township | 037 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOLEY DEVELOPMENT PLAT |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FOLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4042 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
261 Birch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 BIRCH DR, FOLEY, MN 56329-8729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Birch Dr was $2,872 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Foley City |
| Unified School District | Foley Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,872.00 Homeowner's exemption | $234,800 Land $25,100 Building $209,700 | $234,800 Land $25,100 Building $209,700 |
| 2023 | $2,238.00 | $195,700 Land $22,900 Building $172,800 | $195,700 Land $22,900 Building $172,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997–2002) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2002 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 261 Birch Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | Foley serves 2,711 people · EPA ID MN1050001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midco Cable | 1,250 / 60 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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