Freeborn County property record for 129 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,760 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,962 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.426.0400 |
| Primary APN | 34.426.0400 |
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| Lot Area | 28,760 sqft (0.66 acres) |
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| Street Address | 129 COLUMBUS AVE |
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| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3772 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | I2 |
| Legal Description | AUDITOR'S PLAT NO 3 LOT-16+ LOTS 16, 17, 18, 19 & N1/2 LOT 15 ALSO 14 FT STRIP OF LAND LYING W OF & ADJ TO LOTS 18, 19, & N1/ |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITOR'S PLAT NO 3 |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-19 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 180600 |
129 Columbus Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2020.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78689 180TH ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-7071 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020V1172741 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 129 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3772 |
| Document Number | CRV1172741 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | CRV1172741 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2115 STEVENS ST, 2115, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3939 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78689 180TH ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-7071 |
| Document Number | 000A545250 |
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| Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | A545250 |
| Name | FARMERS STATE BANK HARTLAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Columbus Ave was $8,962.
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 | $8,962.00 | $265,900 Land $16,500 Building $249,400 | $265,900 Land $16,500 Building $249,400 |
| 2025 | $8,962.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,082.00 | $148,400 Land $16,500 Building $131,900 | $148,400 Land $16,500 Building $131,900 |
| 2020 | $4,236.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 17 (1978–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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.
The area around 129 Columbus Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 290 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 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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