Stearns County property record for 42141 79th Ave, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 864 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 5.2 acres (226,512 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $211,900 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,928 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-01934-0000 |
| Primary APN | 04-01934-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,469 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 226,512 sqft (5.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 42141 79TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-9530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5.20A PART OF SW4SE4; BEG. 519.69' N OF SW COR.-E574.71 FT-N29D48'W100'-N&E ALONG RD 256.76'-N64D02' W543.50' TO W LINE-S570' |
| Legal Range | 29W |
| Legal Township | 126 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BROCKWAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
42141 79th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2004.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42141 79TH AVE, RICE, MN 56367-9530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42141 79th Ave was $2,928.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| County Subdivision | Brockway Township |
| Unified School District | Holdingford Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,928.00 | $325,700 (-3.61%) Land $114,600 Building $211,100 | $325,700 (-3.61%) Land $114,600 Building $211,100 |
| 2025 | $337,900 Land $107,400 Building $230,500 | $337,900 Land $107,400 Building $230,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,710.00 | $317,900 Land $105,500 Building $212,400 | $317,900 Land $105,500 Building $212,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42141 79th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 42141 79th Ave is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 65% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 25 / 6 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
May also be available: Albany Mutual Telephone Association, AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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