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40 2nd Ave SE, Rice, MN 56367 Property Records

Benton County property record for 40 2nd Ave SE, Rice, MN 56367

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Lot Size0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$203,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$290 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Transfer
May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15.00039.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15.00039.00

Exterior

Lot Area13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address40 2ND AVE SE
CityRICE
StateMN
Zip56367
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECT-28 TWP-038 RANGE-031 .30 AC RICE UNPLATTED THAT PART OF SW1/4 SW1/4 LYING ADJ TO & PARALLEL WITH LOT 2 BLK 4 EARLES ADDN
Legal Range031
Legal Township038
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionEARLS ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionBENTON MN
Township / Civil DivisionRICE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract20203

Owner

Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 151, RICE, MN 56367-0151
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 17, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jan 7, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SENTRY BANK
Jan 7, 2021Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
RESULTS TITLE
Sep 30, 2020Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
Aug 4, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 7, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021452390
Last Transfer DateNov 22, 2021
Transfer Doc0000456924
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBENTON MN
Recording DateNov 22, 2021
Property Address40 2ND AVE SE, RICE, MN 56367
Document Number0000456924
Instrument DateNov 22, 2021
Instrument456924
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address40 2ND AVE SE, RICE, MN 56367

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBENTON MN
Recording DateMay 17, 2021
Property Address40 2ND AVE SE, RICE, MN 56367
Document Number0000452390
Instrument DateApr 27, 2021
Instrument452390
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$669.90
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 2ND AVE SE, RICE, MN 56367

Mortgage

Document Number0000452391
DateMay 17, 2021
Instrument452391
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

January 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBENTON MN
Recording DateJan 7, 2021
Property Address40 2ND AVE SE, RICE, MN 56367
Document Number0000448844
Instrument DateDec 31, 2020
Instrument448844
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2022
Title CompanyRESULTS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$509.85
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address43453 105TH AVE, HOLDINGFORD, MN 56340-2102
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000448845
DateJan 7, 2021
Instrument448845
Lender
NameSENTRY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJan 1, 2036

January 2021: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionBENTON MN
Recording DateJan 7, 2021
Property Address40 2ND AVE SE, RICE, MN 56367
Document Number0000448843
Instrument DateDec 22, 2020
Instrument448843
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2022
Title CompanyRESULTS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4353 105TH AVE, HOLDINGFORD, MN 56340

September 2020: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionBENTON MN
Recording DateSep 30, 2020
Property Address40 2ND AVE SE, RICE, MN 56367
Document Number0000446281
Instrument DateSep 24, 2020
Instrument446281
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7505 NE RIVER RD, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379-9331

August 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBENTON MN
Recording DateAug 4, 2020
Property Address40 2ND AVE SE, RICE, MN 56367
Document Number0000444793
Instrument DateAug 3, 2020
Instrument444793
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
AddressPO BOX 35, RICE, MN 56367-0035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyBenton County
MunicipalityRice City
Unified School DistrictSauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$290.00 (+5.07%)$24,100 (-0.82%) Land $1,800 Building $22,300$24,100 (-0.82%) Land $1,800 Building $22,300
2025$276.00 (+6.98%)$24,300 (+0.41%) Land $1,700 Building $22,600$24,300 (+0.41%) Land $1,700 Building $22,600
2023$258.00$24,200 Land $1,700 Building $22,500$24,200 Land $1,700 Building $22,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1997)
Most Recent ClaimApr 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemRice
serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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