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517 Benson Ave SE, Willmar, MN 56201 Property Records

Kandiyohi County property record for 517 Benson Ave SE, Willmar, MN 56201

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.174 acres (7,579 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$240,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$7,196 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale
Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN95-630-0040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN95-630-0040

Interior

Office1,120 sqft

Exterior

Lot Area7,579 sqft (0.174 acres)
Garage Area3,680 sqft
Parking Spaces12 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address517 BENSON AVE SE
CityWILLMAR
StateMN
Zip56201-3624
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionPAULSON & SUNDE'S SUBD OF LOT D EASTERN AD LOT 4-UNLOADING PLATFORM EASEMENT TO GN RY ON N'LY 9.6'-MISC.25 P247-
Legal Range035
Legal Township119
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionPAULSON & SUNDES SUBD OF LOT D EASTERN A
Legal Block1
Legal Lot NumberD,4
JurisdictionKANDIYOHI MN
Township / Civil DivisionWILLMAR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract780800

Owner

517 Benson Ave SE, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.

Source: Kandiyohi County records, as of September 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 337, CLINTON, MN 56225-0337
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 1, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
QUALITY TITLE INC, QUALITY TITLE
Jul 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
CONCORDE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021682527
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANDIYOHI MN
Recording DateNov 1, 2021
Property Address517 BENSON AVE SE, WILLMAR, MN 56201-3624
Document Number0000682527
Instrument DateOct 29, 2021
Instrument682527
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2022
Title CompanyQUALITY TITLE INC, QUALITY TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$792.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address1910 BROADWAY AVE, GREAT BEND, KS 67530-4010

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANDIYOHI MN
Recording DateJul 30, 2020
Property Address517 BENSON AVE SE, WILLMAR, MN 56201-3624
Document Number0000668726
Instrument DateJul 28, 2020
Instrument668726
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2022
Title CompanyQUALITY TITLE OF WILLMAR INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$541.20
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address532 BENSON AVE SE, WILLMAR, MN 56201-3625

Mortgage

Document Number0000668727
DateJul 30, 2020
Instrument668727
Lender
NameCONCORDE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueAug 3, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Benson Ave SE was $7,196.

Source: Kandiyohi County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyKandiyohi County
MunicipalityWillmar City
Unified School DistrictWillmar Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$7,196.00$136,500 (+2.02%) Land $17,900 Building $118,600$136,500 (+2.02%) Land $17,900 Building $118,600
2025$133,800 Land $17,900 Building $115,900$133,800 Land $17,900 Building $115,900
2023$2,584.00$132,100 Land $17,900 Building $114,200$132,100 Land $17,900 Building $114,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 517 Benson Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 9, 2016

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 517 Benson Ave SE 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWillmar
serves 21,991 people · EPA ID MN1340016
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2024
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.66 mg/L (2026)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Windstream
DSL		200 / 20
GigFire
Fixed Wireless		150 / 130

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