Watonwan County property record for 815 Jackson Ave, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,112 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,272 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.326.0900 |
| Primary APN | 20.326.0900 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 690 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,112 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 252 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 815 JACKSON AVE |
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| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-2014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION BLOCK-005 LOTS 4-6; S1/2 OF LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-6 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
815 Jackson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 815 JACKSON AVE, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-2014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241652918 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 815 Jackson Ave was $2,272 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.7% 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 | $2,272.00 (+1.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,500 (-0.78%) Land $28,300 Building $150,200 | $178,500 (-0.78%) Land $28,300 Building $150,200 |
| 2025 | $2,234.00 Homeowner's exemption | $179,900 Land $25,400 Building $154,500 | $179,900 Land $25,400 Building $154,500 |
| 2023 | $2,072.00 | $169,700 Land $22,100 Building $147,600 | $169,700 Land $22,100 Building $147,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 815 Jackson Ave 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.
The area around 815 Jackson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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