Stearns County property record for 321 Forest Ave, Albany, MN 56307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $2,288 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-25487-0000 |
| Primary APN | 40-25487-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 861 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 544 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 321 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56307-9500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 009 BLK 008 TOWNSITE OF ALBANY SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSITE OF ALBANY |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
321 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1995.
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 FOREST AVE, ALBANY, MN 56307-9500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 321 Forest Ave was $2,288 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| County | Stearns County |
| Unified School District | Albany Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,288.00 | ||
| 2025 | $126,400 Land $24,400 Building $102,000 | $126,400 Land $24,400 Building $102,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,140.00 | $110,900 Land $20,600 Building $90,300 | $110,900 Land $20,600 Building $90,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 321 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · 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 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 321 Forest Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | Albany serves 2,805 people · EPA ID MN1730001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xtratyme Technologies.
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