Swift County property record for 640 Oregon Ave, Benson, MN 56215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,274 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.379 acres (16,532 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,188 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-1408-615 |
| Primary APN | 23-1408-615 |
|---|
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Basement Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,076 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Lot Area | 16,532 sqft (0.379 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Street Address | 640 OREGON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56215-1455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRAIRIE VIEW ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SWIFT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BENSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
640 Oregon Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Swift County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 640 OREGON AVE, BENSON, MN 56215-1455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 640 Oregon Ave was $4,188 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Swift County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Benson City |
| County | Swift County |
| Unified School District | Benson Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,188.00 Homeowner's exemption | $263,200 (+2.17%) Land $11,900 Building $251,300 | $263,200 (+2.17%) Land $11,900 Building $251,300 |
| 2025 | $257,600 Land $11,900 Building $245,700 | $257,600 Land $11,900 Building $245,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,462.00 | $256,200 Land $12,400 Building $243,800 | $256,200 Land $12,400 Building $243,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 640 Oregon Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 30, 2006
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 640 Oregon Ave is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 86% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | Benson serves 3,437 people · EPA ID MN1760008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 16 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.7 mg/L (2024–2026) 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 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Federated Telephone Cooperative, Verizon.
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