221 N 3rd Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Property Records

Freeborn County property record for 221 N 3rd Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,990 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.18 acres (8,052 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$115,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$1,746 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN34.007.7190

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN34.007.7190

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,990 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,150 sqft
Basement Area980 sqft
Unfinished Basement980 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialAluminum Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,052 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area624 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area217 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard

Location & Zoning

Street Address221 N 3RD AVE
CityALBERT LEA
StateMN
Zip56007-1618
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionMORIN'S ADDITION LOT-010 BLOCK-031 LOT 10 BLK 31 MORINS ADDITION
Legal SubdivisionMORIN'S ADDITION
Legal Block31
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionFREEBORN MN
Township / Civil DivisionALBERT LEA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract180800

Owner

Source: Freeborn County records, as of July 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 243, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-0243
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 31, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FIRST NATIONAL BANK WASECA
Aug 31, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20221419216
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFREEBORN MN
Recording DateMay 31, 2022
Property Address221 N 3RD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1618
Document Number000A555160
Instrument DateMay 31, 2022
InstrumentA555160
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$379.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 243, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-0243

Mortgage

Document Number000A555161
DateMay 31, 2022
InstrumentA555161
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK WASECA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueJun 1, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionFREEBORN MN
Recording DateAug 31, 2020
Property Address221 N 3RD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1618
Document NumberCRV1143789
Instrument DateAug 31, 2020
InstrumentCRV1143789
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1518 ELM ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4102

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address18919 SHARON AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4767

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
MunicipalityAlbert Lea City
CountyFreeborn County
Unified School DistrictAlbert Lea Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$111,100 (-) Land $13,600 Building $97,500$111,100 (-) Land $13,600 Building $97,500
2025$1,746.00 (+29.14%)$111,100 (+28.44%) Land $13,600 Building $97,500$111,100 (+28.44%) Land $13,600 Building $97,500
2023$1,352.00 (+8.86%)$86,500 Land $13,600 Building $72,900$86,500 Land $13,600 Building $72,900
2020$1,242.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemAlbert Lea
serves 18,492 people · EPA ID MN1240001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.81 mg/L (2021)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 402 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Midco
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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