Nobles County property record for 679 2nd Ave, Brewster, MN 56119
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 892 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,500 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $944 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-0172-000 |
| Primary APN | 23-0172-000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 892 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 679 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BREWSTER |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56119-1003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BERREAU'S ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | BERREAUS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NOBLES MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BREWSTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 105100 |
679 2nd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Nobles County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 679 2ND AVE, BREWSTER, MN 56119-1003 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 679 2nd Ave was $944 with a homeowner's exemption, up 17.1% 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 | $944.00 (+17.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $94,900 (+0.96%) Land $6,600 Building $88,300 | $94,900 (+0.96%) Land $6,600 Building $88,300 |
| 2025 | $806.00 Homeowner's exemption | $94,000 Land $6,600 Building $87,400 | $94,000 Land $6,600 Building $87,400 |
| 2023 | $958.00 Homeowner's exemption | $90,500 Land $6,600 Building $83,900 | $90,500 Land $6,600 Building $83,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 679 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 679 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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