Stearns County property record for 1020 Forest Ave, Albany, MN 56307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,176 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $209,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,894 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-25430-0000 |
| Primary APN | 40-25430-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,371 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,176 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1020 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56307-9434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 002 BLK 001 THELEN ADD SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | THELEN ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
1020 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1020 FOREST AVE, ALBANY, MN 56307-9434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201582908 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1020 FOREST AVE, ALBANY, MN 56307-9434 |
| Document Number | 00A1582908 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | A1582908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | FOREST AVE, ALBANY, MN 56307 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1020 Forest Ave was $3,894 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| County | Stearns County |
| Unified School District | Albany Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,894.00 | ||
| 2025 | $311,300 Land $28,700 Building $282,600 | $311,300 Land $28,700 Building $282,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,442.00 | $270,600 Land $27,800 Building $242,800 | $270,600 Land $27,800 Building $242,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1020 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · 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 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · 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 1020 Forest Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | Albany serves 2,805 people · EPA ID MN1730001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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