Swift County property record for 970 45th Ave SW, Benson, MN 56215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 840 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 160 acres (6,969,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $682,141 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,546 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0117-000 |
| Primary APN | 18-0117-000 |
|---|
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 6,969,600 sqft (160 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Granary | 1 sqft |
| Street Address | 970 45TH AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | BENSON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56215-2410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 40 |
| Legal Township | 120 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SWIFT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | SWENODA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1278 |
| Census Tract | 960300 |
970 45th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Swift County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 850 30TH AVE SW, BENSON, MN 56215-2420 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231532469 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 970 45th Ave SW was $8,546 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Swift County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Swift County |
| County Subdivision | Swenoda Township |
| Unified School District | Benson Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,546.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,433,200 (+4.76%) Land $1,397,400 Building $35,800 | $1,433,200 (+4.76%) Land $1,397,400 Building $35,800 |
| 2025 | $1,368,100 Land $1,333,200 Building $34,900 | $1,368,100 Land $1,333,200 Building $34,900 | |
| 2023 | $7,258.00 | $1,247,800 Land $1,213,200 Building $34,600 | $1,247,800 Land $1,213,200 Building $34,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 45th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 30, 2006 · 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 970 45th Ave SW 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Federated Telephone Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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