Stearns County property record for 161 2nd St, Albany, MN 56307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,139 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,866 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-25042-0116 |
| Primary APN | 40-25042-0116 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Patio Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,139 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 446 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 161 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56307-9441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 009 BLK 001 ALHIGH ESTATES SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALHIGH ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
161 2nd St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 320 12TH AVE S, COLD SPRING, MN 56320-2165 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20191541425 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 00A1541425 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 161 2ND ST, ALBANY, MN 56307-9441 |
| Document Number | 00A1541425 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | A1541425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 320 12TH AVE S, COLD SPRING, MN 56320-2165 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 2nd St was $3,866.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| County | Stearns County |
| Unified School District | Albany Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,866.00 | ||
| 2025 | $213,900 Land $26,200 Building $187,700 | $213,900 Land $26,200 Building $187,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,326.00 | $171,400 Land $21,600 Building $149,800 | $171,400 Land $21,600 Building $149,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · 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 | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 161 2nd St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | Albany serves 2,805 people · EPA ID MN1730001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xtratyme Technologies.
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