Stearns County property record for 303 E James St, Paynesville, MN 56362
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $73,100 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,994 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 70-38866-0000 |
| Primary APN | 70-38866-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,598 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,200 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 303 E JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | PAYNESVILLE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56362-1618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 4-5 BLK 4 GILBERT'S NEW ADD SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 122 RANGE 032 GILBERT'S NEW ADD SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 122 RANGE 032 |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 122 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | GILBERTS NEW ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PAYNESVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
303 E James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1999.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 E JAMES ST, PAYNESVILLE, MN 56362-1618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 303 E James St was $1,994.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | Paynesville City |
| Unified School District | Paynesville Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,994.00 | $181,400 (+0.89%) Land $27,300 Building $154,100 | $181,400 (+0.89%) Land $27,300 Building $154,100 |
| 2025 | $179,800 Land $26,000 Building $153,800 | $179,800 Land $26,000 Building $153,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,540.00 | $155,500 Land $27,700 Building $127,800 | $155,500 Land $27,700 Building $127,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 E James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| 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.
The area around 303 E James St 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Paynesville serves 2,575 people · EPA ID MN1730018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 119 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Windstream DSL | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
May also be available: Arvig, Verizon.
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