Stearns County property record for 221 Forest Ave, Albany, MN 56307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,900 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,734 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-25497-0000 |
| Primary APN | 40-25497-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,137 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 496 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 655 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 221 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56307-9506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 010 BLK 009 TOWNSITE OF ALBANY SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF ALBANY |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
221 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 FOREST AVE, ALBANY, MN 56307-9506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211614003 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 221 FOREST AVE, ALBANY, MN 56307-9506 |
| Document Number | 00A1614003 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | A1614003 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 221 FOREST AVE, ALBANY, MN 56307-9506 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 221 Forest Ave was $3,734.
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 | $3,734.00 | ||
| 2025 | $203,900 Land $24,400 Building $179,500 | $203,900 Land $24,400 Building $179,500 | |
| 2023 | $2,336.00 | $176,400 Land $20,600 Building $155,800 | $176,400 Land $20,600 Building $155,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 221 Forest Ave 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 221 Forest Ave 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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