Rice County property record for 8725 Chester Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,214 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Oct 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02.34.4.50.003 |
| Primary APN | 02.34.4.50.003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,696 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,696 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 68 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,628 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Driveway | Gravel Driveway |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 750 sqft |
| Patio Area | 750 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8725 CHESTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORTHFIELD |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55057-4754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N200FT W300FT SW4 SE4 |
| Legal Range | 021 |
| Legal Township | 112 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WEBSTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 70101 |
8725 Chester Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Rice County records, as of June 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8725 CHESTER AVE, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057-4754 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMETOWN FCU |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HOMETOWN FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Property Address | 8725 CHESTER AVE, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057-4754 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000A780630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | A780630 |
| Name | HOMETOWN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OWATONNA, MN 55060 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RICE MN |
| Property Address | 8725 CHESTER AVE, NORTHFIELD, MN 55057-4754 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000A744658 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | A744658 |
| Name | HOMETOWN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OWATONNA, MN 55060 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8725 Chester Ave was $4,214.
Source: Rice County assessment roll, as of June 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Rice County |
| County Subdivision | Webster Township |
| Unified School District | Northfield Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,214.00 | $384,800 (+1.21%) Land $116,000 Building $268,800 | $384,800 (+1.21%) Land $116,000 Building $268,800 |
| 2025 | $380,200 (+11.04%) Land $108,600 Building $271,600 | $380,200 (+11.04%) Land $108,600 Building $271,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,520.00 (+17.1%) | $342,400 (-) Land $95,300 Building $247,100 | $342,400 (-) Land $95,300 Building $247,100 |
| 2023 | $3,006.00 | $342,400 Land $95,300 Building $247,100 | $342,400 Land $95,300 Building $247,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8725 Chester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 14, 2022 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 8725 Chester Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Netwave Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 125 / 40 |
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