Steele County property record for 521 E Academy St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,364 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $318,500 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,544 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-136-0121 |
| Primary APN | 17-136-0121 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Finished Area |
| Basement Area | 163 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 163 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,364 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 521 E ACADEMY ST |
|---|---|
| City | OWATONNA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55060-3020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | REPLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK - CHAMBERS BLK 1 LOT 21 & 1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY RE-PLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | REPLAT OF HIGHLAND PARK - CHAMBERS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21-1 |
| Jurisdiction | STEELE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | OWATONNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
Source: Steele County records · APN 17-136-0121
Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 3RD ST N, ELLENDALE, MN 56026-2201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 06, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 06, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20241718999 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Steele County records · Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Steele County |
| Municipality | Owatonna City |
| Unified School District | Owatonna Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,544.00 (+32.04%) | ||
| 2025 | $254,300 (+34.05%) Land $36,900 Building $217,400 | $254,300 (+34.05%) Land $36,900 Building $217,400 | |
| 2023 | $2,684.00 Homeowner's exemption | $189,700 Land $26,100 Building $163,600 | $189,700 Land $26,100 Building $163,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Steele County (27147C), updated November 11, 2014 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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