505 Johnson St, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Property Records

Freeborn County property record for 505 Johnson St, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.19 acres (8,184 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$83,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,158 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34.172.1450`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34.172.1450`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	840 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	840 sqft
Basement Area	576 sqft
Unfinished Basement	576 sqft
Flooring	Hardwood
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1908
Exterior Material	Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	8,184 sqft (0.19 acres)
Lot Dimensions	124 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	505 JOHNSON ST
City	ALBERT LEA
State	MN
Zip	56007-2346
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	AUDITOR'S PLAT NO 1 LOT-121 LOT 121 AUDITORS PLAT NO 1
Legal Subdivision	AUDITOR'S PLAT NO 1
Legal Lot Number	121
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Township / Civil Division	ALBERT LEA
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4025
Census Tract	180500

Owner

Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	505 JOHNSON ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2346
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2020V1118197
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2020
Property Address	505 JOHNSON ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2346
Document Number	CRV1118197
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2020
Instrument	CRV1118197
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2319 SEURER CT, 2319, NEW MARKET, MN 55054-5301

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	505 JOHNSON ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2346

Mortgage

Document Number	000A543417
Date	Jul 15, 2020
Instrument	A543417

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Freeborn County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
Municipality	Albert Lea City
County	Freeborn County
Unified School District	Albert Lea Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,158.00 Homeowner's exemption	$104,100 (+14.27%) Land $21,000 Building $83,100	$104,100 (+14.27%) Land $21,000 Building $83,100
2025	$1,158.00 (+2.48%)
2023	$1,130.00 (-36.37%) Homeowner's exemption	$91,100 Land $21,000 Building $70,100	$91,100 Land $21,000 Building $70,100
2020	$1,776.00

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

Flood

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

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

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

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 273 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet Fiber	5,120 / 5,120
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
GigFire Fiber · Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Midco Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association.

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