Freeborn County property record for 517 W Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $79,900 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,078 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.007.2130 |
| Primary APN | 34.007.2130 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,752 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Stone |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Street Address | 517 W MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-2638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RP |
| Legal Description | MORIN'S ADDITION LOT-011 BLOCK-006 LOT 11 BLK 6 MORINS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | MORIN'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 180800 |
517 W Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 W MAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221456804 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 494955 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 517 W MAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2638 |
| Document Number | 000A556516 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | A556516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | MINNESOTA SECURED TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $263.67 |
| 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 | 517 W MAIN ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2638 |
| Document Number | 000A556517 |
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| Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | A556517 |
| Name | MINNWEST BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 W Main St was $1,078 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 | $1,078.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,100 (-) Land $15,400 Building $83,700 | $99,100 (-) Land $15,400 Building $83,700 |
| 2025 | $1,078.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,100 Land $15,400 Building $83,700 | $99,100 Land $15,400 Building $83,700 |
| 2023 | $570.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,300 Land $7,300 Building $60,000 | $67,300 Land $7,300 Building $60,000 |
| 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 W Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 2 (2001) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 W Main 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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| GigFire Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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