607 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 Property Records

Freeborn County property record for 607 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.13 acres (5,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$31,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$662 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`34.180.3550`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`34.180.3550`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	576 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	576 sqft
Basement Area	336 sqft
Unfinished Basement	336 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Exterior Material	Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Block
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,800 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions	116 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	607 COLUMBUS AVE
City	ALBERT LEA
State	MN
Zip	56007-3706
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	HOME ADDITION LOT-019 BLOCK-017 LOT 19 BLK 17 HOME ADDITION
Legal Subdivision	HOME ADDITION
Legal Block	17
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Township / Civil Division	ALBERT LEA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1040
Census Tract	180600

Owner

607 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.

Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1017 S 4TH AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1983
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 25, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FARMERS STATE BANK HARTLAND
Dec 27, 2018	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage US BANK NA
Apr 24, 2017	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020V1188557
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Recording Date	Nov 25, 2020
Property Address	607 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3706
Document Number	CRV1188557
Instrument Date	Nov 25, 2020
Instrument	CRV1188557
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	607 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3706

Mortgage

Document Number	000A545771
Date	Dec 3, 2020
Instrument	A545771

Lender

Name	FARMERS STATE BANK HARTLAND
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2035

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

December 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2018
Property Address	607 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3706
Document Number	CRV909036
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2018
Instrument	CRV909036
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	526 LYNDALE ST, 526, NORTH MANKATO, MN 56003-3743

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	607 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3706

Mortgage

Document Number	000A535789
Date	Dec 28, 2018
Instrument	A535789

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	192 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2034

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

April 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	FREEBORN MN
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2017
Property Address	607 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3706
Document Number	CRV653163
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2017
Instrument	CRV653163
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8742 LUCENT BLVD STE 575, 8742, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129-2820

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	73450 270TH ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-6044

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 607 Columbus Ave was $662 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Freeborn County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
Municipality	Albert Lea City
County	Freeborn County
Unified School District	Albert Lea Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$662.00 Homeowner's exemption	$64,100 Land $20,400 Building $43,700	$64,100 Land $20,400 Building $43,700
2025	$662.00
2023	$432.00 Homeowner's exemption	$38,500 Land $8,200 Building $30,300	$38,500 Land $8,200 Building $30,300
2020	$434.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 607 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.

Wildfire

The area around 607 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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