Freeborn County property record for 520 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,250 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,800 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,834 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale Apr 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.180.3870 |
| Primary APN | 34.180.3870 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 168 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 168 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| 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 | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 520 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOME ADDITION LOT-007 BLOCK-019 LOT 7 BLK 19 HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 180600 |
520 Columbus Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7308 181ST ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-5700 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer VYLLA TITLE LLC, VYLLA TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020V1179325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 520 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3703 |
| Document Number | CRV1179325 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | CRV1179325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 CALGARY CT, 1000, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-4001 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7308 181ST ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-5700 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 520 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3703 |
| Document Number | CRV1099930 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | CRV1099930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | VYLLA TITLE LLC, VYLLA TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1600 E SOUTH ST DOUGLASS RD130A, 1600, ANAHEIM, CA 92805-4903 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 CALGARY CT, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762-4001 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 Columbus Ave was $1,834.
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 | $1,834.00 | $125,500 Land $20,600 Building $104,900 | $125,500 Land $20,600 Building $104,900 |
| 2025 | $1,834.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,286.00 | $83,000 Land $8,200 Building $74,800 | $83,000 Land $8,200 Building $74,800 |
| 2020 | $1,530.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Columbus 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 520 Columbus 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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