Wright County property record for 502 3rd Ave NW, Buffalo, MN 55313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,237 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,040 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 103-035-000111 |
| Primary APN | 103-035-000111 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,237 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 304 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 502 3RD AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55313-1144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-30 TWP-120 RANGE-025 LITTLES DIVISION S1/2OF LT11 & LT12 2 |
| Legal Range | 025 |
| Legal Township | 120 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | LITTLES DIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 100701 |
502 3rd Ave NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Wright County records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 3RD AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241686055 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Property Address | 502 3RD AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1144 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 3RD AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-1144 |
| Document Number | 0001476890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1476890 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, MN 55313 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 502 3rd Ave NW was $2,040.
Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| County | Wright County |
| Unified School District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,040.00 | $206,900 (+9.36%) Land $83,200 Building $123,700 | $206,900 (+9.36%) Land $83,200 Building $123,700 |
| 2025 | $189,200 Land $70,500 Building $118,700 | $189,200 Land $70,500 Building $118,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,814.00 (+12.53%) | $167,500 Land $70,000 Building $97,500 | $167,500 Land $70,000 Building $97,500 |
| 2022 | $1,612.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 3rd Ave NW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2026 · 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 | 16 (1983–1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 502 3rd Ave NW has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | Buffalo serves 16,711 people · EPA ID MN1860005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Buffalo Fiber, Verizon.
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