Freeborn County property record for 517 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,015 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,644 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.180.5760 |
| Primary APN | 34.180.5760 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,015 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 760 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| 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 | 352 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 517 ULSTAD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOME ADDITION LOT-016 BLOCK-028 LOT 16 BLK 28 HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 180600 |
517 Ulstad Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 ULSTAD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019V1037959 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 517 ULSTAD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3828 |
| Document Number | CRV1037959 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | CRV1037959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61248 STATE LINE RD, 61248, KIESTER, MN 56051-2102 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 517 ULSTAD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3828 |
| Document Number | 000A540320 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | A540320 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Ulstad Ave was $1,644 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 | $1,644.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,200 Land $20,600 Building $110,600 | $131,200 Land $20,600 Building $110,600 |
| 2025 | $1,644.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,130.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,100 Land $8,200 Building $90,900 | $99,100 Land $8,200 Building $90,900 |
| 2020 | $936.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Ulstad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 517 Ulstad 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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