Watonwan County property record for 421 3rd Ave S, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 876 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $586 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.100.2890 |
| Primary APN | 20.100.2890 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 876 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 876 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 98 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 421 3RD AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-1742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL - ST JAMES CITY BLOCK-028 S 75' OF LOT 11 LESS W 2'; S 75' OF LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL - ST JAMES CITY |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11,12 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| 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 | 320 10TH AVE S, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-1827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251783830 |
| 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 | $586.00 (+6.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $20,000 (-65.16%) Land $13,400 Building $6,600 | $20,000 (-65.16%) Land $13,400 Building $6,600 |
| 2025 | $548.00 (+7.03%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,400 (+30.75%) Land $13,000 Building $44,400 | $57,400 (+30.75%) Land $13,000 Building $44,400 |
| 2024 | $512.00 (+34.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $382.00 | $43,900 Land $12,300 Building $31,600 | $43,900 Land $12,300 Building $31,600 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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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