Benton County property record for 9870 W Lake Ct, Rice, MN 56367
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,217 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.361 acres (15,737 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,648 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 12.00857.00 |
| Primary APN | 12.00857.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,217 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 15,737 sqft (0.361 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 9870 W LAKE CT |
|---|---|
| City | RICE |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56367-8610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-10 TWP-037 RANGE-031 ROSE ANNA BEACH LOT-090 & LOT 91 ETAL ARE: TERRANCE MARK KOPKA, MARY JOSEPHINE BOELZ, LONNIE THOMAS |
| Legal Range | 031 |
| Legal Township | 037 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSE ANNA BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 90-91 |
| Jurisdiction | BENTON MN |
| Township / Civil Division | WATAB |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 20205 |
9870 W Lake Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2012.
Source: Benton County records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9870 W LAKE CT, RICE, MN 56367-8610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | A391483 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 9870 W Lake Ct was $1,648 with a homeowner's exemption, down 2% from the year before.
Source: Benton County assessment roll, as of July 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Benton County |
| County Subdivision | Watab Township |
| Unified School District | Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,648.00 (-2.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $190,000 (+1.5%) Land $98,700 Building $91,300 | $190,000 (+1.5%) Land $98,700 Building $91,300 |
| 2025 | $1,682.00 Homeowner's exemption | $187,200 Land $91,800 Building $95,400 | $187,200 Land $91,800 Building $95,400 |
| 2023 | $1,674.00 | $185,400 Land $75,300 Building $110,100 | $185,400 Land $75,300 Building $110,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9870 W Lake Ct in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 29, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 1,022.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1997–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2001 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 9870 W Lake Ct 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 95% of the US · lower than 84% 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Benton Cooperative Telephone Company Fiber | 250 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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