23573 Universal Rd, Albany, MN 56307 Property Records

Stearns County property record for 23573 Universal Rd, Albany, MN 56307

Property Summary

Property Type	Rural Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	80 acres (3,484,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$80,000 (Dec 2001)
Tax Bill	$3,668 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-08135-0006`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-08135-0006`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,710 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,712 sqft
1st Floor Area	468 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	3,484,800 sqft (80 acres)
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Granary	2,500 sqft
Lean-To	3,168 sqft
Silo	288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	23573 UNIVERSAL RD
City	ALBANY
State	MN
Zip	56307-9684
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description	29-126-31 80.00A SE4NE4 & NE4SE4 SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 031 SECTION 29 TOWNSHIP 126 RANGE 031
Legal Range	31W
Legal Township	126
Legal Section	29
Jurisdiction	STEARNS MN
Township / Civil Division	KRAIN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1068
Census Tract	10403

Owner

23573 Universal Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2001.

Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	23573 UNIVERSAL RD, ALBANY, MN 56307-9684
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 7, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 7, 2001 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 19, 1992
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 23573 Universal Rd was $3,668.

Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Stearns County
County Subdivision	Krain Township
Unified School District	Albany Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,668.00	$901,200 (+3.24%) Land $672,400 Building $228,800	$901,200 (+3.24%) Land $672,400 Building $228,800
2025		$872,900 Land $639,800 Building $233,100	$872,900 Land $639,800 Building $233,100
2023	$2,928.00	$810,000 Land $586,600 Building $223,400	$810,000 Land $586,600 Building $223,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 23573 Universal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 23573 Universal Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber	10,000 / 10,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20