Rice County property record for 527 Short St, Faribault, MN 55021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 985 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,778 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,806 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18.31.4.51.008 |
| Primary APN | 18.31.4.51.008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 985 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 286 sqft |
| Basement Area | 286 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 283 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,778 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Patio Area | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 527 SHORT ST |
|---|---|
| City | FARIBAULT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55021-6234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLOCK 6 OF GEO H FARIBAULTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | GEO H FARIBAULTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FARIBAULT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 70802 |
527 Short St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Rice County records, as of June 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 527 SHORT ST, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 527 SHORT ST, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6234 |
| Document Number | 000A752088 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | A752088 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 527 Short St was $1,806.
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 | $1,806.00 | $174,600 (+2.05%) Land $44,800 Building $129,800 | $174,600 (+2.05%) Land $44,800 Building $129,800 |
| 2025 | $171,100 (+12.64%) Land $43,200 Building $127,900 | $171,100 (+12.64%) Land $43,200 Building $127,900 | |
| 2024 | $1,578.00 (+43.72%) | $151,900 (-) Land $38,400 Building $113,500 | $151,900 (-) Land $38,400 Building $113,500 |
| 2023 | $1,098.00 | $151,900 Land $38,400 Building $113,500 | $151,900 Land $38,400 Building $113,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 527 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 527 Short St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
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 124 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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