Brown County property record for 616 3rd Ave SE, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,086 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 002.120.016.12.120 |
| Primary APN | 002.120.016.12.120 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,190 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 696 sqft |
| Deck Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 616 3RD AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | SLEEPY EYE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56085-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRACKENRIDGE 2ND ADDITION LOT-012 BLOCK-016 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRACKENRIDGE 2ND ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BROWN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | SLEEPY EYE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
616 3rd Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Brown County records, as of May 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 3RD AVE SE, SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000440792 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BROWN MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 616 3RD AVE SE, SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085-1718 |
| Document Number | 0000440792 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 440792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, FISCHER GROEN LAW & GROEN TI |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2026 property tax bill for 616 3rd Ave SE was $2,086 with a homeowner's exemption, up 14% from the year before.
Source: Brown County assessment roll, as of May 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Brown County |
| Municipality | Sleepy Eye City |
| Unified School District | Sleepy Eye Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,086.00 (+13.99%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,830.00 Homeowner's exemption | $184,000 (+7.41%) Land $17,100 Building $166,900 | $184,000 (+7.41%) Land $17,100 Building $166,900 |
| 2024 | $171,300 (+11.31%) Land $17,100 Building $154,200 | $171,300 (+11.31%) Land $17,100 Building $154,200 | |
| 2023 | $1,698.00 Homeowner's exemption | $153,900 (+12.91%) Land $17,100 Building $136,800 | $153,900 (+12.91%) Land $17,100 Building $136,800 |
| 2022 | $136,300 Land $14,900 Building $121,400 | $136,300 Land $14,900 Building $121,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 616 3rd Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 25, 2009
| 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 616 3rd Ave SE 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 | Sleepy Eye serves 3,599 people · EPA ID MN1080005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.48 mg/L (2026) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Nuvera Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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