Freeborn County property record for 308 Garden Rd, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,635 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,778 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.135.2620 |
| Primary APN | 34.135.2620 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,024 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,232 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,635 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Deck Area | 238 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 308 GARDEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-1414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHORELAND HEIGHTS LOT-011 BLOCK-016 LOT 11 BLK 16 SHORELAND HEIGHTS |
| Legal Subdivision | SHORELAND HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 180400 |
308 Garden Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2012.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 GARDEN RD, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | May 31, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012112145 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 308 Garden Rd was $3,778 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,778.00 Homeowner's exemption | $260,500 Land $29,300 Building $231,200 | $260,500 Land $29,300 Building $231,200 |
| 2025 | $3,778.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,466.00 Homeowner's exemption | $210,900 Land $29,300 Building $181,600 | $210,900 Land $29,300 Building $181,600 |
| 2020 | $3,136.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 Garden Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2015
| 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 risk around 308 Garden 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.
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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| GigFire Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet.
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