Benton County property record for 936 3rd Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,040 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,618 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19.01479.00 |
| Primary APN | 19.01479.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 100 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 100 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 14,040 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 936 3RD AVE N |
|---|---|
| City | SAUK RAPIDS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56379-2118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-22 TWP-036 RANGE-031 MURPHY ADDN LOT-005 BLOCK-001 |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 036 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MURPHY ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | SAUK RAPIDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 21103 |
936 3rd Ave N is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | CLEMAN C & MARLENE SHEARS, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000466491 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 936 3RD AVE N, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379-2118 |
| Document Number | 0000466491 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 466491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 936 3RD AVE N, SAUK RAPIDS, MN 56379-2118 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 936 3rd Ave N was $2,618 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.3% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| Municipality | Sauk Rapids City |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,618.00 (+10.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $226,300 (+3.38%) Land $37,500 Building $188,800 | $226,300 (+3.38%) Land $37,500 Building $188,800 |
| 2025 | $2,374.00 Homeowner's exemption | $218,900 Land $34,100 Building $184,800 | $218,900 Land $34,100 Building $184,800 |
| 2023 | $2,260.00 | $209,600 Land $34,100 Building $175,500 | $209,600 Land $34,100 Building $175,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 936 3rd Ave N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · 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.
The area around 936 3rd Ave N 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 | Sauk Rapids serves 13,835 people · EPA ID MN1050004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 404 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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