Benton County property record for 303 3rd Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,022 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,168 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00383.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00383.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 15,022 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 303 3RD AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-29 TWP-038 RANGE-031 WILDWOOD WEST LOT-012 BLOCK-003 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILDWOOD WEST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
303 3rd Ave NW 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 | 303 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 303 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8721 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8721 |
| Document Number | 0000468239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 468239 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 207 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 303 3rd Ave NW was $3,168 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Rice City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,168.00 Homeowner's exemption | $283,000 Land $30,000 Building $253,000 | $283,000 Land $30,000 Building $253,000 |
| 2023 | $2,718.00 | $265,100 Land $27,000 Building $238,100 | $265,100 Land $27,000 Building $238,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 3rd Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
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 303 3rd Ave NW is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | Rice serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| 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 | 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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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