Rice County property record for 521 Willow St, Faribault, MN 55021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 496 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $968 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Mortgage Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18.31.4.51.022 |
| Primary APN | 18.31.4.51.022 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 436 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 436 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,916 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Driveway | Gravel Driveway |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 18 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 521 WILLOW ST |
|---|---|
| City | FARIBAULT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55021-6248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLOCK 4 OF GEO H FARIBAULTS ADD GEO H FBLT N52FT L6 B4 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEO H FARIBAULTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FARIBAULT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 70802 |
Source: Rice County records, as of June 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 WILLOW ST, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2023 | Contract Sale, Transfer · Land Contract KEVIN ZELLNER |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Contract Sale, Transfer · Land Contract KEVIN ZELLNER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023760559 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 WILLOW ST, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6248 |
| Document Number | 000A760559 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | A760559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 ZACHARY RD, ROCKAWAY BEACH, MO 65740-7508 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 WILLOW ST, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6248 |
| Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
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| Name | KEVIN ZELLNER |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 521 WILLOW ST, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6248 |
| Document Number | 000A760559 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | A760559 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 181 ZACHARY RD, ROCKAWAY BEACH, MO 65740-7508 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 WILLOW ST, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6248 |
| Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
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| Name | KEVIN ZELLNER |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of June 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice County |
| Municipality | Faribault City |
| Unified School District | Faribault Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $109,500 (+2.43%) Land $35,300 Building $74,200 | $109,500 (+2.43%) Land $35,300 Building $74,200 | |
| 2025 | $968.00 (+9.75%) | $106,900 (+11.01%) Land $34,000 Building $72,900 | $106,900 (+11.01%) Land $34,000 Building $72,900 |
| 2024 | $882.00 (-4.55%) | $96,300 (-) Land $30,300 Building $66,000 | $96,300 (-) Land $30,300 Building $66,000 |
| 2023 | $924.00 | $96,300 Land $30,300 Building $66,000 | $96,300 Land $30,300 Building $66,000 |
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 April 14, 2022
| 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | Faribault serves 23,718 people · EPA ID MN1660002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2024–2026) 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 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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