Cottonwood County property record for 617 Western Ave, Windom, MN 56101
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $76,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,152 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-829-0050 |
| Primary APN | 25-829-0050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 872 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 92 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 617 WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WINDOM |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56101-1632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N91 1/2' OF S261 1/2' |
| Legal Subdivision | WELDS FIRST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | COTTONWOOD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WINDOM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 270300 |
617 Western Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Cottonwood County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 617 WESTERN AVE, WINDOM, MN 56101-1632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014258725 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 617 Western Ave was $1,152 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Cottonwood County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Cottonwood County |
| Municipality | Windom City |
| Unified School District | Windom Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,152.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,800 Land $13,000 Building $91,800 | $104,800 Land $13,000 Building $91,800 |
| 2025 | $1,152.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,394.00 | $121,600 Land $14,000 Building $107,600 | $121,600 Land $14,000 Building $107,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2010.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2024 · 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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2010–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 617 Western Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | Windom serves 4,646 people · EPA ID MN1170006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.47 mg/L (2016–2018) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windomnet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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