Freeborn County property record for 1224 Saint John Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,624 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,326 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.041.0130 |
| Primary APN | 34.041.0130 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,549 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,549 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,549 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Deck Area | 142 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1224 SAINT JOHN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CHRIST BERTHELSON'S SUBDIVISIO LOT-012 LOT 12 CHRIST BERTHELSONS SUB OF BLK 14 LAKE ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRIST BERTHELSON'S SUBDIVISIO |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 180900 |
1224 Saint John Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2024.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1224 SAINT JOHN AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241625221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1224 SAINT JOHN AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3038 |
| Document Number | 000A554720 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | A554720 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $264.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3217 DECKER LAKE DR, 3217, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-3284 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 LLOYD PL, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2254 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1224 Saint John Ave was $2,326 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 | $2,326.00 Homeowner's exemption | $176,100 Land $17,600 Building $158,500 | $176,100 Land $17,600 Building $158,500 |
| 2025 | $2,326.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,016.00 | $122,700 Land $10,600 Building $112,100 | $122,700 Land $10,600 Building $112,100 |
| 2020 | $1,770.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1224 Saint John Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 | 4 (1993–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · 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 1224 Saint John 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 98% of the US · lower than 92% 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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| GigFire Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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