Benton County property record for 609 3rd St SW, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,104 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.406 acres (17,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $201,400 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,436 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00724.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00724.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 890 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 890 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 17,712 sqft (0.406 acres) |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 609 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-32 TWP-038 RANGE-031 FIELD OF DREAMS LOT-009 BLOCK-001 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIELD OF DREAMS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| 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 | 609 3RD ST SW, RICE, MN 56367-8817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20051332435 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 609 3RD ST SW, RICE, MN 56367-8817 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRI COUNTY ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 445364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 445364 |
| Name | LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
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 | $3,436.00 (+18.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $306,300 (+8.62%) Land $30,000 Building $276,300 | $306,300 (+8.62%) Land $30,000 Building $276,300 |
| 2023 | $2,906.00 | $282,000 Land $27,000 Building $255,000 | $282,000 Land $27,000 Building $255,000 |
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 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 93% of the US · lower than 78% 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 132 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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