Watonwan County property record for 7 7th Ave S, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,072 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.437 acres (19,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,794 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.201.2990 |
| Primary APN | 20.201.2990 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,072 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Galvanized Metal |
| Lot Area | 19,036 sqft (0.437 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 127 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 567 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 7 7TH AVE S |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-1323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CLOSE'S ADDITION E127' OF W177' OF OUTLOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLOSES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
7 7th Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 7TH AVE S, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-1323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 7th Ave S was $2,794 with a homeowner's exemption, up 22.7% from the year before.
Source: Watonwan County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan County |
| Municipality | St. James City |
| Unified School District | St. James Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,794.00 (+22.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,800 (-2.13%) Land $28,100 Building $150,700 | $178,800 (-2.13%) Land $28,100 Building $150,700 |
| 2025 | $2,277.00 Homeowner's exemption | $182,700 Land $25,900 Building $156,800 | $182,700 Land $25,900 Building $156,800 |
| 2023 | $2,300.00 | $168,400 Land $25,900 Building $142,500 | $168,400 Land $25,900 Building $142,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 7th Ave S 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 December 6, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, 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 7 7th Ave S 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | Saint James serves 4,611 people · EPA ID MN1830006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Christensen Communications Company.
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