Freeborn County property record for 1602 Academy Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,294 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.078.0240 |
| Primary APN | 34.078.0240 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 460 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 460 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,382 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Deck Area | 156 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1602 ACADEMY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | STIELER'S 1951 ADDITION LOT 13 BLK 2 STIELERS 1951 ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | STIELER'S 1951 ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 180600 |
Source: Freeborn County records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1602 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Property Address | 1602 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A525640 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | A525640 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $173,900 (+29.97%) Land $26,100 Building $147,800 | $173,900 (+29.97%) Land $26,100 Building $147,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,294.00 (+44.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,588.00 (+17.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $133,800 Land $10,500 Building $123,300 | $133,800 Land $10,500 Building $123,300 |
| 2020 | $1,354.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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