Freeborn County property record for 421 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,231 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,628 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.180.4440 |
| Primary APN | 34.180.4440 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,231 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 421 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOME ADDITION LOT-014 BLOCK-021 LOT 14 BLK 21 HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 180600 |
Source: Freeborn County records · APN 34.180.4440
Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Freeborn County records · Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Albert Lea City |
| County | Freeborn County |
| Unified School District | Albert Lea Public School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $124,900 (+27.19%) Land $20,600 Building $104,300 | $124,900 (+27.19%) Land $20,600 Building $104,300 | |
| 2025 | $1,628.00 (+46.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,112.00 (+10.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $98,200 Land $8,200 Building $90,000 | $98,200 Land $8,200 Building $90,000 |
| 2020 | $1,002.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Freeborn County (27047C), updated January 26, 2015 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 270471806002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016, river or lake flooding, Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Flood Events |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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