Watonwan County property record for 809 9th Ave N, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 780 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.511 acres (22,259 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,816 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.177.0560 |
| Primary APN | 20.177.0560 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 780 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 350 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,259 sqft (0.511 acres) |
| Garage Area | 836 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 809 9TH AVE N |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BASS ADDN - TRUSTEE'S SUBD BLOCK-006 E65' OF LOT 1; S48.5' OF E65' OF LOT 2; W65' OF LOT 6; W65' OF S48.8' OF LOT 5; ADJ VAC |
| Legal Subdivision | BASS ADDN - TRUSTEES SUBD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2,5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
809 9th Ave N is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70879 TIELL DR, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-4513 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241697489 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 809 9th Ave N was $1,816, up 2.1% 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 | $1,816.00 (+2.14%) | $120,000 (-1.96%) Land $33,900 Building $86,100 | $120,000 (-1.96%) Land $33,900 Building $86,100 |
| 2025 | $1,778.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,400 Land $30,300 Building $92,100 | $122,400 Land $30,300 Building $92,100 |
| 2023 | $1,086.00 | $105,100 Land $26,400 Building $78,700 | $105,100 Land $26,400 Building $78,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 9th Ave N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2023 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 809 9th Ave N 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 340 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Christensen Communications Company, Verizon.
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