Freeborn County property record for 1009 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,263 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,900 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,298 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.180.7070 |
| Primary APN | 34.180.7070 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,263 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Basement Area | 426 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 426 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,620 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1009 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOME ADDITION LOT 17 BLK 34 HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 180500 |
1009 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1009 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231603131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Property Address | 1009 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | T115462 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | T115462 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1009 Columbus Ave was $2,298 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Freeborn County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Albert Lea City |
| County | Freeborn County |
| Unified School District | Albert Lea Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,298.00 Homeowner's exemption | $167,100 Land $25,200 Building $141,900 | $167,100 Land $25,200 Building $141,900 |
| 2025 | $2,298.00 | ||
| 2023 | $952.00 Homeowner's exemption | $86,500 Land $10,100 Building $76,400 | $86,500 Land $10,100 Building $76,400 |
| 2020 | $802.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1009 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2015 · 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 Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1009 Columbus Ave 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Albert Lea serves 18,492 people · EPA ID MN1240001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.81 mg/L (2021) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| 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 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GigFire Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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