Benton County property record for 602 2nd Ave SW, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 976 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,984 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,962 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00582.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00582.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 800 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,984 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 602 2ND AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8834 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-32 TWP-038 RANGE-031 WALNUT RIDGE PLAT 2 LOT-003 BLOCK-005 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT RIDGE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 2ND AVE SW, RICE, MN 56367-8834 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ST CLOUD FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019435329 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 602 2ND AVE SW, RICE, MN 56367-8834 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 454788 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 454788 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 602 2ND AVE SW, RICE, MN 56367-8834 |
| Document Number | 435329 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 435329 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | EDINA REALTY TITLE, EDINA REALTY TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $594.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 602 2ND AVE SW, RICE, MN 56367-8834 |
| Document Number | 435330 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 435330 |
| Name | ST CLOUD FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Rice City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,962.00 (+16.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $274,500 (+8.71%) Land $30,000 Building $244,500 | $274,500 (+8.71%) Land $30,000 Building $244,500 |
| 2023 | $2,540.00 | $252,500 Land $27,000 Building $225,500 | $252,500 Land $27,000 Building $225,500 |
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 July 29, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Rice serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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