Benton County property record for 709 3rd St SW, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,715 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,092 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage Apr 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00720.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00720.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,150 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 12,715 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Garage Area | 614 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 709 3RD ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-32 TWP-038 RANGE-031 FIELD OF DREAMS LOT-005 BLOCK-001 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | FIELD OF DREAMS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
709 3rd St SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 3RD ST SW, RICE, MN 56367-8819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · USDA Mortgage USDA |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage U.S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061338451 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000422114 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 709 3RD ST SW, RICE, MN 56367-8819 |
| Document Number | 0000422113 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 422113 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000422115 |
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| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 422115 |
| Name | USDA |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | USDA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 396 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 709 3RD ST SW, RICE, MN 56367-8819 |
| Document Number | 0000422114 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 422114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Document Number | 0000422115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 422115 |
| Name | U.S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 396 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 709 3rd St SW was $4,092 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Rice City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,092.00 Homeowner's exemption | $353,900 Land $30,000 Building $323,900 | $353,900 Land $30,000 Building $323,900 |
| 2023 | $3,480.00 | $332,200 Land $27,000 Building $305,200 | $332,200 Land $27,000 Building $305,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 3rd St SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · 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 Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1997 · Severe Flooding, High Winds,severe Storms |
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 709 3rd St SW 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 93% of the US · lower than 78% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Rice serves 2,187 people · EPA ID MN1050002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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