Watonwan County property record for 809 5th St S, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,049 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.206 acres (8,973 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $109,500 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,660 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.201.1320 |
| Primary APN | 20.201.1320 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,049 sqft |
| Gross Area | 144 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,049 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,973 sqft (0.206 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,220 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 809 5TH ST S |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-1901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CLOSE'S ADDITION LOT-007 BLOCK-015 W1/2 EXC N5'; S50' OF E75' |
| Legal Subdivision | CLOSES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
809 5th St S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 5TH ST S, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-1901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 809 5th St S was $2,660 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.4% 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 | $2,660.00 (+1.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $200,500 (-2%) Land $16,400 Building $184,100 | $200,500 (-2%) Land $16,400 Building $184,100 |
| 2025 | $2,622.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,600 Land $15,100 Building $189,500 | $204,600 Land $15,100 Building $189,500 |
| 2023 | $2,208.00 | $186,200 Land $15,100 Building $171,100 | $186,200 Land $15,100 Building $171,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 5th St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2023
| 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 809 5th St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 301 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 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Christensen Communications Company, Verizon.
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