Benton County property record for 817 4th St NE, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,923 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $19,900 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,094 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15.00650.00 |
| Primary APN | 15.00650.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 10,923 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 817 4TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8873 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-28 TWP-038 RANGE-031 FOX MEADOWS LOT-035 BLOCK-001 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 038 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX MEADOWS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RICE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 20203 |
817 4th St NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 817 4TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8873 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA |
| Dec 7, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018433132 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 817 4TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8873 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000471427 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 471427 |
| Name | CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 16, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Property Address | 817 4TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8873 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRI-COUNTY ABSTRACT, TRI COUNTY ABST |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 454770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 454770 |
| Name | LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 817 4TH ST NE, RICE, MN 56367-8873 |
| Document Number | 433132 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 433132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $65.67 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1512 WASHINGTON MEMORIAL DR, SAINT CLOUD, MN 56301-5129 |
| Document Number | 433133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 433133 |
| Name | LIBERTY BANK MINNESOTA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 6 Months |
| Due | Jun 7, 2019 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 817 4th St NE was $4,094 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 | $4,094.00 Homeowner's exemption | $354,000 Land $30,000 Building $324,000 | $354,000 Land $30,000 Building $324,000 |
| 2023 | $3,766.00 | $361,100 Land $22,000 Building $339,100 | $361,100 Land $22,000 Building $339,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 817 4th St NE 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 817 4th St NE is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 61% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 104 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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