Nicollet County property record for 480 9th St, Lafayette, MN 56054
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,226 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,874 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.002.2705 |
| Primary APN | 15.002.2705 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,226 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,226 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 93 ft deep x 243 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 480 9TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56054-7734 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Legal Description | BEG 37' E OF SW COR BLK 16 OF UNION ADDITION; E 93'; S 243'; W 93' N TO POB. ACRES 0.52 |
| Legal Range | 30 |
| Legal Township | 111 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADD |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NICOLLET MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LAFAYETTE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 480100 |
480 9th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2022.
Source: Nicollet County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 42, LAFAYETTE, MN 56054-0042 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221463152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NICOLLET MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 480 9TH ST, LAFAYETTE, MN 56054-7734 |
| Document Number | 0000344506 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 344506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | MICHAEL H BOYLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $297.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 42, LAFAYETTE, MN 56054-0042 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000344507 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 344507 |
| Name | ALLIANCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 480 9th St was $1,874.
Source: Nicollet County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nicollet County |
| Municipality | Lafayette City |
| Unified School District | New Ulm Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,874.00 | $91,900 Land $30,400 Building $61,500 | $91,900 Land $30,400 Building $61,500 |
| 2025 | $1,874.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,810.00 | $83,000 Land $36,400 Building $46,600 | $83,000 Land $36,400 Building $46,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 480 9th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 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.
Wildfire risk around 480 9th St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | Lafayette serves 504 people · EPA ID MN1520002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.67 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator.
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| RS Fiber Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Nuvera Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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