Freeborn County property record for 708 E Hawthorne St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 660 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $33,500 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $776 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.172.0460 |
| Primary APN | 34.172.0460 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 668 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,800 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 81 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 708 E HAWTHORNE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-2240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-09 TWP-102 RANGE-021 AUDITOR'S PLAT NO 1 LOT-P48 REV DESC NO. 3315 PT LOT 48 AUDITOR'S PLAT NO. 1 CITY OF ALBERT LEA |
| Legal Range | 21 |
| Legal Township | 102 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUDITOR'S PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 180500 |
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 E HAWTHORNE ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015352919 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Property Address | 708 E HAWTHORNE ST, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A527161 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | A527161 |
| Name | SEMCAC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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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 | $776.00 Homeowner's exemption | $106,100 (+20.16%) Land $23,200 Building $82,900 | $106,100 (+20.16%) Land $23,200 Building $82,900 |
| 2025 | $776.00 (+14.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $676.00 (+60.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,300 Land $23,200 Building $65,100 | $88,300 Land $23,200 Building $65,100 |
| 2020 | $422.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 92% 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 564 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 | 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: T-Mobile.
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