Freeborn County property record for 608 E Park Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,342 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.123.0340 |
| Primary APN | 34.123.0340 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 752 sqft |
| Basement Area | 752 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 752 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,440 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 86 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 608 E PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-4467 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BALLARD'S ADDITION LOT-005 BLOCK-00C LOT 5 1/2 BLK C BALLARDS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | BALLARD'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 180400 |
Source: Freeborn County records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 E PARK AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4467 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HOME FSB |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 1, 2018 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020V1056381 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Property Address | 608 E PARK AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4467 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A531113 |
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| Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | A531113 |
| Name | HOME FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 608 E PARK AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4467 |
| Document Number | CRV1056381 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | CRV1056381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2707 N 118TH ST, 2707, OMAHA, NE 68164-9672 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 E PARK AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4467 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 608 E PARK AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4467 |
| Document Number | CRV773309 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | CRV773309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1208 SWANHILL DR, 1208, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-1330 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 E PARK AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-4467 |
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 | $143,800 (+20.33%) Land $11,800 Building $132,000 | $143,800 (+20.33%) Land $11,800 Building $132,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,342.00 (+45.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,608.00 (-29.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $119,500 Land $11,800 Building $107,700 | $119,500 Land $11,800 Building $107,700 |
| 2020 | $2,274.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2017 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 402 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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