Watonwan County property record for 908 5th St S, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,636 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.201.2480 |
| Primary APN | 20.201.2480 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft |
| Gross Area | 288 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,238 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 908 5TH ST S |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CLOSE'S ADDITION LOT-002 BLOCK-027 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLOSES ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4044 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
908 5th St S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 908 5TH ST S, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-1904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014274041 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 908 5th St S was $1,636, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Watonwan County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Watonwan County |
| Municipality | St. James City |
| Unified School District | St. James Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,636.00 (+2.38%) | $109,500 (-0.45%) Land $20,600 Building $88,900 | $109,500 (-0.45%) Land $20,600 Building $88,900 |
| 2025 | $1,598.00 | $110,000 Land $18,900 Building $91,100 | $110,000 Land $18,900 Building $91,100 |
| 2023 | $1,328.00 | $102,100 Land $18,900 Building $83,200 | $102,100 Land $18,900 Building $83,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 908 5th St S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2023
| 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 908 5th St S 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | Saint James serves 4,611 people · EPA ID MN1830006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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 301 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Christensen Communications Company, Verizon.
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