Swift County property record for 402 12th St S, Benson, MN 56215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 998 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,033 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,376 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-0339-000 |
| Primary APN | 23-0339-000 |
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| Building Area | 998 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 7,033 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Street Address | 402 12TH ST S |
|---|---|
| City | BENSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56215-1817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 13 & 14 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | RAILWAY 1ST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | SWIFT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BENSON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4029 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
402 12th St S is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Swift County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5404 S GRAYSTONE AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108-8745 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221417783 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 402 12th St S was $1,376.
Source: Swift County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Benson City |
| County | Swift County |
| Unified School District | Benson Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,376.00 | $108,300 (+41.57%) Land $5,000 Building $103,300 | $108,300 (+41.57%) Land $5,000 Building $103,300 |
| 2025 | $76,500 Land $5,000 Building $71,500 | $76,500 Land $5,000 Building $71,500 | |
| 2023 | $702.00 | $76,300 Land $5,300 Building $71,000 | $76,300 Land $5,300 Building $71,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 12th St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 30, 2006
| 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 402 12th St S 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 | Benson serves 3,437 people · EPA ID MN1760008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 16 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.7 mg/L (2024–2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 374 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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