Nicollet County property record for 531 8th St, Lafayette, MN 56054
| Property Type | Post Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,640 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,494 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.681.0420 |
| Primary APN | 15.681.0420 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Street Address | 531 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAFAYETTE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56054 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Post Office |
| Legal Description | BLOCK 7 LOT 16 SUBDIVISIONCD 15681 SUBDIVISIONNAME ORIGINAL PLAT |
| Legal Range | 00 |
| Legal Township | 00 |
| Legal Section | 00 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLAT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NICOLLET MN |
| Township / Civil Division | LAFAYETTE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 480100 |
531 8th St, a public works property, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Nicollet County records, as of September 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 RIVERVIEW DR, COURTLAND, MN 56021-9741 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201328958 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 531 8th St was $1,494.
Source: Nicollet County assessment roll, as of July 10, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Nicollet County |
| Municipality | Lafayette City |
| Unified School District | New Ulm Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,494.00 | $48,000 (+7.14%) Land $6,300 Building $41,700 | $48,000 (+7.14%) Land $6,300 Building $41,700 |
| 2025 | $1,494.00 | $44,800 Land $6,300 Building $38,500 | $44,800 Land $6,300 Building $38,500 |
| 2023 | $1,518.00 Additional exemption filed | $48,700 Land $6,300 Building $42,400 | $48,700 Land $6,300 Building $42,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 23, 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.
The area around 531 8th St 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 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 | Lafayette serves 504 people · EPA ID MN1520002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.67 mg/L (2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator.
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 152 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| RS Fiber Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Nuvera Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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