Freeborn County property record for 517 Johnson St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.176 acres (7,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,214 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.172.1490 |
| Primary APN | 34.172.1490 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 648 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 648 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,677 sqft (0.176 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 517 JOHNSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-2335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | AUDITOR'S PLAT NO 1 LOT-125 LOT 125 AUDITORS PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITOR'S PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4023 |
| Census Tract | 180500 |
517 Johnson St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 JOHNSON ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Property Address | 517 JOHNSON ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2335 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A539820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | A539820 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Johnson St was $1,214 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 | $1,214.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,500 Land $23,300 Building $84,200 | $107,500 Land $23,300 Building $84,200 |
| 2025 | $1,214.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,270.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,300 Land $23,300 Building $76,000 | $99,300 Land $23,300 Building $76,000 |
| 2020 | $878.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Johnson St 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.
The area around 517 Johnson St 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 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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