Freeborn County property record for 21797 Douglas Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,450 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09.040.2090 |
| Primary APN | 09.040.2090 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,540 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 136 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 154 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 21797 DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-4229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-02 TWP-102 RANGE-022 CHAPEAU HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION LOT-009 BLOCK-002 LOT 9 BLK 2 CHAPEAU HEIGHTS SUBD 2-102-22 |
| Legal Range | 22 |
| Legal Township | 102 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPEAU HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PICKEREL LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 180300 |
21797 Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21797 DOUGLAS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Property Address | 21797 DOUGLAS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A525671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | A525671 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 21797 Douglas Ave was $2,450 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Freeborn County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn County |
| County Subdivision | Pickerel Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Albert Lea Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,450.00 Homeowner's exemption | $246,800 Land $53,800 Building $193,000 | $246,800 Land $53,800 Building $193,000 |
| 2025 | $2,450.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,084.00 Homeowner's exemption | $217,200 Land $53,800 Building $163,400 | $217,200 Land $53,800 Building $163,400 |
| 2020 | $2,178.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21797 Douglas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
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 21797 Douglas 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 97% of the US · lower than 89% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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