Watonwan County property record for 409 1st Ave S, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,321 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,623 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $976 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.100.0610 |
| Primary APN | 20.100.0610 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,321 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 6,321 sqft |
| Flooring | Concrete/Cement |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Rolled Roofing |
| Lot Area | 7,623 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 409 1ST AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-1725 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise) |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL - ST JAMES CITY BLOCK-007 PT OF LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL - ST JAMES CITY |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 69385 340TH ST, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-3374 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Watonwan County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan County |
| Municipality | St. James City |
| Unified School District | St. James Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $976.00 (+4.05%) | $45,200 (-) Land $12,600 Building $32,600 | $45,200 (-) Land $12,600 Building $32,600 |
| 2025 | $938.00 (+13.56%) | $45,200 (+31.01%) Land $12,600 Building $32,600 | $45,200 (+31.01%) Land $12,600 Building $32,600 |
| 2023 | $826.00 | $34,500 Land $12,600 Building $21,900 | $34,500 Land $12,600 Building $21,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | Saint James serves 4,611 people · EPA ID MN1830006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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 341 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Christensen Communications Company, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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