Freeborn County property record for 231 S 5th Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 480 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,997 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $66,500 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $418 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.012.0120 |
| Primary APN | 34.012.0120 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,997 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 15 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 325 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Street Address | 231 S 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-1737 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SCHOOL ADDITION LOT-029 BLOCK-001 LOT 29 LESS N 3 FT BLK 1 SCHOOL ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOOL ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 180800 |
Source: Freeborn County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 S 5TH AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1737 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021550249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 231 S 5TH AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1737 |
| Document Number | 000A550249 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | A550249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | MINNESOTA SECURED TITLE, MONNESOTA SECURES TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $219.45 |
| 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 | 229 S 5TH AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1737 |
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 | $418.00 | $23,000 (+25.68%) Land $5,300 Building $17,700 | $23,000 (+25.68%) Land $5,300 Building $17,700 |
| 2025 | $418.00 (+22.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $342.00 (+56.88%) | $18,300 Land $5,300 Building $13,000 | $18,300 Land $5,300 Building $13,000 |
| 2020 | $218.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 92% 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: 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 305 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 | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association.
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