Freeborn County property record for 1311 James Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 842 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,450 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.049.0270 |
| Primary APN | 34.049.0270 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 842 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | 112 sqft |
| Street Address | 1311 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 |
| Legal Description | EDINA MANOR LOT 8 BLK 2 EDINA MANOR |
| Legal Subdivision | EDINA MANOR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 180900 |
1311 James Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2137 GRAND AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1311 James Ave was $1,450 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 | $1,450.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,000 Land $18,700 Building $66,300 | $85,000 Land $18,700 Building $66,300 |
| 2025 | $1,450.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,184.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,100 Land $13,400 Building $41,700 | $55,100 Land $13,400 Building $41,700 |
| 2020 | $726.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1311 James 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.
The area around 1311 James 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 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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