Benton County property record for 8501 NE River Rd, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.75 ba · 5,256 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 16.5 acres (718,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $29,944 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 12.00293.00 |
| Primary APN | 12.00293.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.75 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,256 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,173 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,990 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,990 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 718,740 sqft (16.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,032 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
|---|---|
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Boat House | 392 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Street Address | 8501 NE RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-9663 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-21 TWP-037 RANGE-031 16.50 AC PART OF N 698.12 FT OF GOV LOT 1 & N 698.12 FT OF NE1/4 NE1/4 LYING WLY OF C/L OF CO RD 55 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 037 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAB |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 20205 |
Source: Benton County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8501 NE RIVER RD, RICE, MN 56367-9663 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 20111382538 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1382536 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| County Subdivision | Watab Township |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,944.00 (-8.91%) | $2,656,000 (-7.26%) Land $505,800 Building $2,150,200 | $2,656,000 (-7.26%) Land $505,800 Building $2,150,200 |
| 2023 | $32,874.00 | $2,863,800 Land $960,000 Building $1,903,800 | $2,863,800 Land $960,000 Building $1,903,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1997–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2001 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 82% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 25 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 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Albany Mutual Telephone Association, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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