Le Sueur County property record for 705 Benton St, Waterville, MN 56096
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,003 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,638 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24.026.7700 |
| Primary APN | 24.026.7700 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,003 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 528 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 91 ft deep x 187 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 705 BENTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVILLE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56096-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-26 TWP-109 RANGE-023 .25 AC .25 AC OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 LYING N OF TH #60 |
| Legal Range | 23 |
| Legal Township | 109 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LE SUEUR MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4021 |
| Census Tract | 950400 |
705 Benton St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Le Sueur County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 BENTON ST, WATERVILLE, MN 56096-1507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LE SUEUR MN |
| Property Address | 705 BENTON ST, WATERVILLE, MN 56096-1507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000000415141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000415141 |
| Name | UNITED PRAIRIE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 705 Benton St was $1,638 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Le Sueur County assessment roll, as of August 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Le Sueur County |
| Municipality | Waterville City |
| Unified School District | Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,638.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,400 Land $39,800 Building $106,600 | $146,400 Land $39,800 Building $106,600 |
| 2025 | $1,638.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,348.00 Homeowner's exemption | $128,300 Land $31,800 Building $96,500 | $128,300 Land $31,800 Building $96,500 |
| 2022 | $1,348.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 Benton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1983.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 28, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1983–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 705 Benton St 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Midco Cable · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 1,250 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Netwave Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 125 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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