Freeborn County property record for 1605 Academy Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,149 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,444 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.073.0070 |
| Primary APN | 34.073.0070 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,149 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 858 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| 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 | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1605 ACADEMY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TOLZMAN SUBDIVISION LOT-007 LOT 7 TOLZMAN SUBD |
| Legal Subdivision | TOLZMAN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 180600 |
1605 Academy Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1605 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261925376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1605 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3207 |
| Document Number | 0001925376 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261925376 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1605 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3207 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1605 Academy Ave was $2,444.
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 | $2,444.00 | $157,400 Land $26,400 Building $131,000 | $157,400 Land $26,400 Building $131,000 |
| 2025 | $2,444.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,650.00 | $115,600 Land $10,600 Building $105,000 | $115,600 Land $10,600 Building $105,000 |
| 2020 | $1,394.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1605 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 1605 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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