Nobles County property record for 678 2nd Ave, Brewster, MN 56119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,867 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (44,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,570 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-0244-000 |
| Primary APN | 23-0244-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,867 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,000 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 678 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BREWSTER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56119-1002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | NORTHEAST SUBDIVISION LOTS 2 & 3 OF BLOCK A |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTHEAST SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | NOBLES MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BREWSTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 105100 |
678 2nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Nobles County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 678 2ND AVE, BREWSTER, MN 56119-1002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 678 2nd Ave was $3,570 with a homeowner's exemption, up 18.5% from the year before.
Source: Nobles County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Brewster City |
| County | Nobles County |
| Elementary School District | Round Lake-Brewster Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,570.00 (+18.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $275,700 (+0.88%) Land $29,300 Building $246,400 | $275,700 (+0.88%) Land $29,300 Building $246,400 |
| 2025 | $3,012.00 Homeowner's exemption | $273,300 Land $29,300 Building $244,000 | $273,300 Land $29,300 Building $244,000 |
| 2023 | $2,428.00 Homeowner's exemption | $258,300 Land $29,300 Building $229,000 | $258,300 Land $29,300 Building $229,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 678 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 30, 2020
| 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 678 2nd 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% 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 | Brewster serves 506 people · EPA ID MN1530003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Southwest MN Broadband Services Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
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