Wright County property record for 981 Barton Ave NW, Buffalo, MN 55313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,927 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 1.62 acres (70,567 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $799,000 (Oct 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,450 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2026 Construction Loan + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 203-028-006040 |
| Primary APN | 203-028-006040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,927 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,767 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,420 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 70,567 sqft (1.62 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 896 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 185 sqft |
| Deck Area | 340 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Storage Building | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Street Address | 981 BARTON AVE NW |
|---|---|
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55313-4401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-35 TWP-120 RANGE-026 WESTCLIFFE LOT-004 BLOCK-006 |
| Legal Range | 026 |
| Legal Township | 120 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTCLIFFE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Township / Civil Division | CHATHAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4043 |
| Census Tract | 100706 |
Source: Wright County records, as of October 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 BARTON AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-4401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage MINNESOTA LAKES BANK |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20261614289 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 981 BARTON AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-4401 |
| Document Number | 0001614289 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261614289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | BURNET TITLE LLC, BURNET TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $266,306.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 981 BARTON AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-4401 |
| Document Number | 0001614290, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261614290 |
| Name | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 981 BARTON AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-4401 |
| Document Number | 0001609528 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261609528 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 981 BARTON AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-4401 |
| Document Number | 0001609528, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261609528 |
| Name | MINNESOTA LAKES BANK |
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| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 25, 2027 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WRIGHT MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 981 BARTON AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-4401 |
| Document Number | 00A1515988 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | A1515988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | AVENUE TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,475.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 981 BARTON AVE NW, BUFFALO, MN 55313-4401 |
| Document Number | 00A1515989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | A1515989 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
Source: Wright County assessment roll, as of July 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wright County |
| County Subdivision | Chatham Township |
| Unified School District | Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,450.00 (+14.81%) | $681,500 (+1.73%) Land $161,700 Building $519,800 | $681,500 (+1.73%) Land $161,700 Building $519,800 |
| 2025 | $669,900 (-6.2%) Land $160,400 Building $509,500 | $669,900 (-6.2%) Land $160,400 Building $509,500 | |
| 2023 | $5,618.00 (+7.17%) | $714,200 Land $202,800 Building $511,400 | $714,200 Land $202,800 Building $511,400 |
| 2022 | $5,242.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2026 · 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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 82% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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