Freeborn County property record for 715 Saint Thomas Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,134 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.180.2950 |
| Primary APN | 34.180.2950 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Flooring | Laminate Plank |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| 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 | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 141 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 715 SAINT THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOME ADDITION LOT-015 BLOCK-015 LOT 15 BLK 15 HOME ADDN |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 180500 |
715 Saint Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2017.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 715 SAINT THOMAS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FARMERS STATE BANK HARTLAND |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017V622257 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Property Address | 715 SAINT THOMAS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3743 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | A526036 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | A526036 |
| Name | FARMERS STATE BANK HARTLAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 715 SAINT THOMAS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3743 |
| Document Number | CRV622257 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | CRV622257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 61900 130TH ST, 61900, EMMONS, MN 56029-4087 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 715 SAINT THOMAS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3743 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 715 Saint Thomas Ave was $1,134 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 | $1,134.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,100 Land $20,600 Building $81,500 | $102,100 Land $20,600 Building $81,500 |
| 2025 | $1,134.00 | ||
| 2023 | $762.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,200 Land $8,200 Building $64,000 | $72,200 Land $8,200 Building $64,000 |
| 2020 | $496.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 715 Saint Thomas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
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 | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 715 Saint Thomas 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 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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