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29161 Lake Ave, Paynesville, MN 56362 Property Records

Stearns County property record for 29161 Lake Ave, Paynesville, MN 56362

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.25 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size1.89 acres (82,328 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$485,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$5,874 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale
Jan 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-15639-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-15639-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.25 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,372 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,800 sqft
1st Floor Area1,244 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area82,328 sqft (1.89 acres)
Lot Dimensions520 ft deep x 125 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area672 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address29161 LAKE AVE
CityPAYNESVILLE
StateMN
Zip56362-9385
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description1.89A BEG 644.28' E OF PT 330.45' N OF SW CORNER SEC 21 - S7D W260' - S6D W306' TO LAKE - S63D E143.96' - N5D E167' - E10' -
Legal Range32W
Legal Township122
Legal Section21
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Township / Civil DivisionPAYNESVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract11000

Owner

29161 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.

Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address29161 LAKE AVE, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-9385
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 19, 2021Deed, Transfer
Jan 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 27, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20211608668
Prior Transfer DateJul 16, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc00A1608668
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Recording DateJul 19, 2021
Property Address29161 LAKE AVE, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-9385
Document Number00A1608668
Instrument DateJul 16, 2021
InstrumentA1608668
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address29161 LAKE AVE, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-9385

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Recording DateJan 3, 2020
Property Address29161 LAKE AVE, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-9385
Document Number00A1560420
Instrument DateDec 30, 2019
InstrumentA1560420
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address148 E 12TH ST, ZUMBROTA, MN 55992-1421

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 29161 Lake Ave was $5,874.

Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyStearns County
County SubdivisionPaynesville Township
Unified School DistrictPaynesville Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,874.00
2025$582,300 Land $374,100 Building $208,200$582,300 Land $374,100 Building $208,200
2023$5,524.00$570,000 Land $362,900 Building $207,100$570,000 Land $362,900 Building $207,100

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 29161 Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies8 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2007–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimApr 2023 · Severe Storms And 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

Wildfire risk around 29161 Lake 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 RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 80% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: GigFire, Windstream.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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