Watonwan County property record for 505 1st Ave S, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Theater (Movie) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,000 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $34 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.100.0560 |
| Primary APN | 20.100.0560 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,000 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Aluminum |
| Lot Area | 8,102 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Street Address | 505 1ST AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-1727 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Theater (Movie) |
| Legal Description | ORIGINAL - ST JAMES CITY LOT-004 BLOCK-006 LOT 4; E 4' OF LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL - ST JAMES CITY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
Source: Watonwan County records, as of August 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 70, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-0070 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $254,900 (-44%) Land $18,400 Building $236,500 | $254,900 (-44%) Land $18,400 Building $236,500 | |
| 2025 | $455,200 (-) Land $18,400 Building $436,800 | $455,200 (-) Land $18,400 Building $436,800 | |
| 2023 | $34.00 | $455,200 Land $18,400 Building $436,800 | $455,200 Land $18,400 Building $436,800 |
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 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 |
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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 | 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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