Rice County property record for 868 4th Ave SW, Faribault, MN 55021
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.313 acres (13,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $134,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,481 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18.06.2.26.016 |
| Primary APN | 18.06.2.26.016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,620 sqft (0.313 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 868 4TH AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | FARIBAULT |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55021-6124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTHERN HTS L15 & L16 B2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FARIBAULT |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 70802 |
868 4th Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Rice County records, as of September 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 868 4TH AVE SW, FARIBAULT, MN 55021-6124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201254534 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 868 4th Ave SW was $1,481.
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 | $1,481.00 | $273,500 (+5.35%) Land $93,900 Building $179,600 | $273,500 (+5.35%) Land $93,900 Building $179,600 |
| 2025 | $259,600 (+8.89%) Land $84,500 Building $175,100 | $259,600 (+8.89%) Land $84,500 Building $175,100 | |
| 2024 | $1,996.00 (-6.82%) | $238,400 (-) Land $79,800 Building $158,600 | $238,400 (-) Land $79,800 Building $158,600 |
| 2023 | $2,142.00 | $238,400 Land $79,800 Building $158,600 | $238,400 Land $79,800 Building $158,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 868 4th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 868 4th Ave SW is low, with 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 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 |
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