Stearns County property record for 655 Main St, New Munich, MN 56356
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,884 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,352 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,774 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 68-37990-0000 |
| Primary APN | 68-37990-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,884 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,802 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 240 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,352 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 655 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | NEW MUNICH |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.11 A. LOT 19 LESS PT TO VIL. AUD SUBD SEC 18 SECTION 18 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 032 AUD SUBD SEC 18 SECTION 18 TOWNSHIP 125 |
| Legal Range | 32W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUD SUBD SEC 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW MUNICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 10500 |
655 Main St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 353, NEW MUNICH, MN 56356-0353 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 655 Main St was $1,774.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Stearns County |
| Municipality | New Munich City |
| Unified School District | Melrose Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,774.00 | $128,900 (+3.45%) Land $23,400 Building $105,500 | $128,900 (+3.45%) Land $23,400 Building $105,500 |
| 2025 | $124,600 Land $22,300 Building $102,300 | $124,600 Land $22,300 Building $102,300 | |
| 2023 | $934.00 | $109,900 Land $22,300 Building $87,600 | $109,900 Land $22,300 Building $87,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 655 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 655 Main St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Indirect within 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 | New Munich serves 320 people · EPA ID MN1730017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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