Freeborn County property record for 1503 Academy Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,980 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.073.0020 |
| Primary APN | 34.073.0020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 416 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 416 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,580 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1503 ACADEMY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOLZMAN SUBDIVISION LOT 2 TOLZMAN SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | TOLZMAN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 180600 |
1503 Academy Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1503 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2018 | Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018V819529 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1503 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3205 |
| Document Number | CRV819529 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | CRV819529 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 726 CANARY DR, 726, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1503 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3205 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1503 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3205 |
| Document Number | CRV727372 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | CRV727372 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 E NICOLLET BLVD, 600, BURNSVILLE, MN 55337-6739 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1726 CANARY DR, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1314 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1503 Academy Ave was $1,980 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 | $1,980.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,600 (-) Land $25,100 Building $129,500 | $154,600 (-) Land $25,100 Building $129,500 |
| 2025 | $1,980.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,600 Land $25,100 Building $129,500 | $154,600 Land $25,100 Building $129,500 |
| 2023 | $1,446.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,200 Land $10,600 Building $115,600 | $126,200 Land $10,600 Building $115,600 |
| 2020 | $1,106.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1503 Academy Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1503 Academy 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 231 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association.
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