Lyon County property record for 321 Prairie Ave, Balaton, MN 56115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.282 acres (12,306 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $13,500 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $496 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-146012-0 |
| Primary APN | 21-146012-0 |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 12,306 sqft (0.282 acres) |
| Street Address | 321 PRAIRIE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BALATON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56115-1160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART NW4 SW4 N 175 FT TRIANGULAR TRACT DEED 113-433 |
| Legal Range | 42 |
| Legal Township | 109 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LYON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BALATON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4053 |
| Census Tract | 360600 |
321 Prairie Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Lyon County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 PRAIRIE AVE, BALATON, MN 56115-1160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016549820 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 321 Prairie Ave was $496.
Source: Lyon County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Balaton City |
| County | Lyon County |
| Unified School District | Tracy Area Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $496.00 | $77,800 (+12.1%) Land $5,900 Building $71,900 | $77,800 (+12.1%) Land $5,900 Building $71,900 |
| 2025 | $69,400 Land $5,900 Building $63,500 | $69,400 Land $5,900 Building $63,500 | |
| 2023 | $902.00 | $60,200 Land $5,900 Building $54,300 | $60,200 Land $5,900 Building $54,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 321 Prairie Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 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.
Wildfire risk around 321 Prairie Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | Balaton serves 639 people · EPA ID MN1420001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Woodstock Telephone Company Fiber | 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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