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23309 Universal Rd, Albany, MN 56307 Property Records

Stearns County property record for 23309 Universal Rd, Albany, MN 56307

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 1,881 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size160 acres (6,969,600 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$4,162 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-08130-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-08130-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,881 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,954 sqft
1st Floor Area870 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,969,600 sqft (160 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area364 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Shed1 Shed
Shed Area780 sqft
Granary6,000 sqft
Lean-To1,080 sqft
Silo150 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address23309 UNIVERSAL RD
CityALBANY
StateMN
Zip56307-9684
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description160.00 A. W2NW4 & W2SW4 SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 031 SECTION 28 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 031
Legal Range31W
Legal Township126
Legal Section28
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Township / Civil DivisionKRAIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1068
Census Tract10403

Owner

23309 Universal Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2020 and is owner-occupied.

Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address23309 UNIVERSAL RD, ALBANY, MN 56307-9684
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 1, 1974
Deed SaleJan 1, 1974
Last Transfer DateSep 4, 2020
Transfer Doc00A1583710
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSTEARNS MN
Recording DateOct 21, 2020
Property Address23309 UNIVERSAL RD, ALBANY, MN 56307-9684
Document Number00A1583710
Instrument DateSep 4, 2020
InstrumentA1583710
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address23309 UNIVERSAL RD, ALBANY, MN 56307-9684

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 23309 Universal Rd was $4,162 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyStearns County
County SubdivisionKrain Township
Unified School DistrictAlbany Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,162.00
2025$1,209,600 Land $1,065,700 Building $143,900$1,209,600 Land $1,065,700 Building $143,900
2023$3,552.00$1,109,400 Land $970,000 Building $139,400$1,109,400 Land $970,000 Building $139,400

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 23309 Universal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 23309 Universal Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Albany Mutual Telephone Association
Fiber		10,000 / 10,000

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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