Freeborn County property record for 802 Garfield Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,205 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $141,900 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,792 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.180.2860 |
| Primary APN | 34.180.2860 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,205 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Wood |
| 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 | 360 sqft |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 802 GARFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOME ADDITION LOT-006 BLOCK-015 LOT 6 BLK 15 HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 180500 |
802 Garfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 802 GARFIELD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3652 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020V1135250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 802 GARFIELD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3652 |
| Document Number | CRV1135250 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | CRV1135250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 VENETIAN DR, 19, CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428-1050 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 802 GARFIELD AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3652 |
| Document Number | 000A543898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | A543898 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 802 Garfield Ave was $2,792 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 | $2,792.00 Homeowner's exemption | $146,800 Land $20,600 Building $126,200 | $146,800 Land $20,600 Building $126,200 |
| 2025 | $2,792.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,988.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,600 Land $8,200 Building $146,400 | $154,600 Land $8,200 Building $146,400 |
| 2020 | $1,420.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 802 Garfield 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 802 Garfield 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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