Freeborn County property record for 212 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,900 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,900 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.040.0220 |
| Primary APN | 34.040.0220 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,136 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,365 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 212 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-4522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LAKE ADDITION/SUB ORIG B 10-12 LOT-024 BLOCK-011 LOT 24 BLK 11 THEO NELSONS SUB LAKE ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE ADDITION/SUB ORIG B 10-12 |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 180900 |
Source: Freeborn County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 E 5TH ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20261926065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 212 E 5TH ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4522 |
| Document Number | 0001926065 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261926065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 | 212 E 5TH ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4522 |
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 | $1,900.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $119,300 (-) Land $14,200 Building $105,100 | $119,300 (-) Land $14,200 Building $105,100 |
| 2025 | $1,900.00 (+15.29%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $119,300 (+32.85%) Land $14,200 Building $105,100 | $119,300 (+32.85%) Land $14,200 Building $105,100 |
| 2023 | $1,648.00 (+10.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $89,800 Land $10,100 Building $79,700 | $89,800 Land $10,100 Building $79,700 |
| 2020 | $1,498.00 |
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 · 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 | 4 (1993–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 565 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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