1608 Academy Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Property Records

Freeborn County property record for 1608 Academy Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,763 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$200,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$2,944 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale Mar 2017 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34.078.0210`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34.078.0210`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Building Area	1,056 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,070 sqft
Basement Area	408 sqft
Finished Basement	408 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,056 sqft
Flooring	Tile
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Architectural Style	Split Foyer
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,763 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 69 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	528 sqft
Deck Area	254 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1608 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 S 1/2 LOTS 10 & 11 BLK 2 STIELERS 1951 ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	STIELER'S 1951 ADDITION
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	10-11
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Township / Civil Division	ALBERT LEA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4005
Census Tract	180600

Owner

Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1608 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3206
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 11, 2026	Deed, Transfer
Mar 15, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SVCS
Mar 10, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 11, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 11, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20261886043
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Recording Date	Jun 11, 2026
Property Address	1608 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3206
Document Number	0001886043
Instrument Date	Jun 11, 2026
Instrument	20261886043
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1608 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3206

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Property Address	1608 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3206
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 21, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	A526329
Date	Mar 15, 2017
Instrument	A526329

Lender

Name	CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SVCS
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Recording Date	Mar 10, 2017
Property Address	1608 ACADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3206
Document Number	CRV629418
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2017
Instrument	CRV629418
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	915 MAPLEHILL DR APT 318, 915, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1880

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1608ADEMY AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Freeborn County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
Municipality	Albert Lea City
County	Freeborn County
Unified School District	Albert Lea Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,944.00	$175,900 (+25.02%) Land $27,300 Building $148,600	$175,900 (+25.02%) Land $27,300 Building $148,600
2025	$2,944.00 (+52.38%)
2023	$1,932.00 (+37.41%) Homeowner's exemption	$140,700 Land $10,900 Building $129,800	$140,700 Land $10,900 Building $129,800
2020	$1,406.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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