Benton County property record for 45 3rd Ave NW, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 864 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,773 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,960 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00259.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00259.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Basement Area | 578 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 578 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 9,773 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 45 3RD AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-29 TWP-038 RANGE-031 JOS JANSONS 1ST ADDN TO RICE LOT-011 BLOCK-001 & NLY 35 FT OF LOT 12 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOS JANSONS 1ST ADDN TO RICE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025479137 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 45 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8711 |
| Document Number | 440799 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 440799 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | CENTRAL LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $297.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 45 3RD AVE NW, RICE, MN 56367-8711 |
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Rice City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,960.00 (+13.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $204,400 (+12.87%) Land $26,700 Building $177,700 | $204,400 (+12.87%) Land $26,700 Building $177,700 |
| 2023 | $1,728.00 | $181,100 Land $24,300 Building $156,800 | $181,100 Land $24,300 Building $156,800 |
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 July 29, 2019 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
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.
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 | Rice serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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