Stearns County property record for 720 5th St, Albany, MN 56307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,317 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,768 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-25003-0000 |
| Primary APN | 40-25003-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,317 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,944 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 720 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56307-9447 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .64 A. P/O SW4NW4 BEG NW COR OUTLOT A SCHULTE'S 3RD ADD-N 100'-ELY TO E LN-SLY ALG E LN 100'- W TO POB SECTION 15 TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
720 5th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 1995.
Source: Stearns County records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 48, ALBANY, MN 56307-0048 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 720 5th St was $5,768.
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| County | Stearns County |
| Unified School District | Albany Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,768.00 | $395,200 (+1.23%) Land $39,800 Building $355,400 | $395,200 (+1.23%) Land $39,800 Building $355,400 |
| 2025 | $390,400 Land $33,000 Building $357,400 | $390,400 Land $33,000 Building $357,400 | |
| 2023 | $5,644.00 | $380,000 Land $45,200 Building $334,800 | $380,000 Land $45,200 Building $334,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2024 · 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 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 720 5th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Albany serves 2,805 people · EPA ID MN1730001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 160 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Albany Mutual Telephone Association Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xtratyme Technologies.
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