Watonwan County property record for 38211 720th Ave, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 720 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 15.5 acres (679,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,488 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05.002.0700 |
| Primary APN | 05.002.0700 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 679,100 sqft (15.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 992 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Granary | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 38211 720TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-4441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-02 TWP-105 RANGE-032 15.59 AC PT OF E1/2 OF NE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 032 |
| Legal Township | 105 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LONG LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
38211 720th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38211 720TH AVE, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-4441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251761896 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38211 720th Ave was $2,488 with a homeowner's exemption, down 12.9% from the year before.
Source: Watonwan County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan County |
| County Subdivision | Long Lake Township |
| Unified School District | St. James Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,488.00 (-12.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $359,200 (-11.72%) Land $175,100 Building $184,100 | $359,200 (-11.72%) Land $175,100 Building $184,100 |
| 2025 | $2,855.00 Homeowner's exemption | $406,900 Land $172,700 Building $234,200 | $406,900 Land $172,700 Building $234,200 |
| 2023 | $1,770.00 | $415,400 Land $186,100 Building $229,300 | $415,400 Land $186,100 Building $229,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38211 720th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2023
| 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 38211 720th Ave is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Christensen Communications Company Fixed Wireless | 30 / 3 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
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