Watonwan County property record for 917 Jackson Ave, Saint James, MN 56081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,150 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20.326.1010 |
| Primary APN | 20.326.1010 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 | 572 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 917 JACKSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56081-2015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION BLOCK-006 LOTS 5-7 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-7 |
| Jurisdiction | WATONWAN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JAMES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 950200 |
917 Jackson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Watonwan County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 JACKSON AVE, SAINT JAMES, MN 56081-2015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 917 Jackson Ave was $2,150 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% 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 | $2,150.00 (+1.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $170,800 (-0.76%) Land $24,300 Building $146,500 | $170,800 (-0.76%) Land $24,300 Building $146,500 |
| 2025 | $2,112.00 Homeowner's exemption | $172,100 Land $21,700 Building $150,400 | $172,100 Land $21,700 Building $150,400 |
| 2023 | $1,772.00 | $151,400 Land $18,900 Building $132,500 | $151,400 Land $18,900 Building $132,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 Jackson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 6, 2023 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2024 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 917 Jackson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 340 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Christensen Communications Company, Verizon.
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