Rice County property record for 856 4th Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,166 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18.06.2.26.018 |
| Primary APN | 18.06.2.26.018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,393 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,397 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,050 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 16 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 856 4TH AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | FARIBAULT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55021-6124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLOCK 2 OF SOUTHERN HEIGHTS SOUTHERN HTS ALL L12 & NELY2 L13 B2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FARIBAULT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 70802 |
Source: Rice County records, as of June 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 4TH AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199933892 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000751266 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of June 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice County |
| Municipality | Faribault City |
| Unified School District | Faribault Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,166.00 (+10.01%) | $313,300 (+4.19%) Land $72,800 Building $240,500 | $313,300 (+4.19%) Land $72,800 Building $240,500 |
| 2025 | $300,700 (+6.9%) Land $65,500 Building $235,200 | $300,700 (+6.9%) Land $65,500 Building $235,200 | |
| 2024 | $2,878.00 (+33.86%) | $281,300 (-) Land $61,800 Building $219,500 | $281,300 (-) Land $61,800 Building $219,500 |
| 2023 | $2,150.00 | $281,300 Land $61,800 Building $219,500 | $281,300 Land $61,800 Building $219,500 |
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 April 14, 2022
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | Faribault serves 23,718 people · EPA ID MN1660002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 19 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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