Rice County property record for 402 3rd Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,168 sqft · built 1876 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,215 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,840 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18.31.3.75.001 |
| Primary APN | 18.31.3.75.001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,168 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,084 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1876 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1876 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,215 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 546 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 402 3RD AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | FARIBAULT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55021-6104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | D182 P49 COMMENCING AT IRON MONUMENT AT SE CORNER L9 B1 BATCHELDER'S & BUCKHAM'S ADD THE SAME BEING ON W LINE 3RD AVE S TH W |
| Legal Range | 020 |
| Legal Township | 110 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | BATCHELDERS & BUCKHAMS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FARIBAULT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 70802 |
402 3rd Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Rice County records, as of June 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 3RD AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 402 3rd Ave SW was $2,840, up 7.6% from the year before.
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of June 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice County |
| Municipality | Faribault City |
| Unified School District | Faribault Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $253,300 (+4.32%) Land $78,300 Building $175,000 | $253,300 (+4.32%) Land $78,300 Building $175,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,840.00 (+7.58%) | $242,800 (+6.26%) Land $70,500 Building $172,300 | $242,800 (+6.26%) Land $70,500 Building $172,300 |
| 2024 | $2,640.00 | $228,500 Land $66,600 Building $161,900 | $228,500 Land $66,600 Building $161,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 3rd Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 14, 2022
| 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 3rd Ave SW 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Faribault serves 23,718 people · EPA ID MN1660002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 19 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 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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