Stearns County property record for 121 5th St, Albany, MN 56307
| Property Type | Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 5,500 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,624 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-25578-0000 |
| Primary APN | 40-25578-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,500 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Street Address | 121 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56307-9206 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Wholesale Outlet, Discount Store (Franchise) |
| Legal Description | LTS 6 & 7 BLK 18 TOWNSITE OF ALBANY SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 TOWNSITE OF ALBANY SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF ALBANY |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1063 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
121 5th St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2019.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 612, ALBANY, MN 56307-0612 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191540691 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00A1540691 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 121 5TH ST, ALBANY, MN 56307-9206 |
| Document Number | 00A1540691 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | A1540691 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 612, ALBANY, MN 56307-0612 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 121 5th St was $7,624.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| 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 | $7,624.00 | $360,500 (+5.87%) Land $42,200 Building $318,300 | $360,500 (+5.87%) Land $42,200 Building $318,300 |
| 2025 | $340,500 Land $40,200 Building $300,300 | $340,500 Land $40,200 Building $300,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,620.00 | $314,800 Land $40,200 Building $274,600 | $314,800 Land $40,200 Building $274,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 5th St 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 121 5th St 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 104 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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