Freeborn County property record for 511 Garfield Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,072 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $440 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.180.2460 |
| Primary APN | 34.180.2460 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,072 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Deck Area | 396 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 511 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOME ADDITION LOT-012 BLOCK-013 LOT 12 BLK 13 HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 180500 |
511 Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 GARFIELD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021550618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 511 GARFIELD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3647 |
| Document Number | 000A550618 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | A550618 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $82.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 511 GARFIELD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3647 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 511 Garfield Ave was $440 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 | $440.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,000 Land $14,300 Building $56,700 | $71,000 Land $14,300 Building $56,700 |
| 2025 | $440.00 | ||
| 2023 | $272.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,800 Land $5,700 Building $16,100 | $21,800 Land $5,700 Building $16,100 |
| 2020 | $302.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Garfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2015 · 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 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1980 · 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.
The area around 511 Garfield Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 290 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GigFire Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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