Murray County property record for 837 196th St, Balaton, MN 56115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 616 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 9.75 acres (424,710 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $910 (2026) |
| APN | 19-028-0041 |
| Primary APN | 19-028-0041 |
|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 616 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 424,710 sqft (9.75 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 145 sqft |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 141 sqft |
| Street Address | 837 196TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BALATON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56115-1142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART OF N1/2 SW1/4 COMM 487' W OF NE CORNER OF N1/2 SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 42 |
| Legal Township | 108 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MURRAY MN |
| Township / Civil Division | SKANDIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1072 |
| Census Tract | 900100 |
837 196th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2009.
Source: Murray County records, as of August 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7385 TIMBERLINE TRL, ARENA, WI 53503-9237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 837 196th St was $910 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Murray County assessment roll, as of August 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Murray County |
| County Subdivision | Skandia Township |
| Unified School District | Tracy Area Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $910.00 Homeowner's exemption | $192,900 (+31.94%) Land $90,500 Building $102,400 | $192,900 (+31.94%) Land $90,500 Building $102,400 |
| 2025 | $146,200 Land $90,500 Building $55,700 | $146,200 Land $90,500 Building $55,700 | |
| 2023 | $572.00 Homeowner's exemption | $88,900 Land $60,700 Building $28,200 | $88,900 Land $60,700 Building $28,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 837 196th St; there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1997–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2019 · Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 837 196th St 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Woodstock Telephone Company Fixed Wireless | 50 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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