Stearns County property record for 820 Forest Ave, Albany, MN 56307
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,894 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-25400-0000 |
| Primary APN | 40-25400-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,277 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,328 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,100 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 1 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 820 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBANY |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56307-9444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LTS 3 & 4 BLK 4 THEISEN'S 3RD ADD SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 THEISEN'S 3RD ADD SECTION 16 TOWNSHIP 125 RANGE 031 |
| Legal Range | 31W |
| Legal Township | 125 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | THEISENS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | STEARNS MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
Source: Stearns County records, as of April 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 820 FOREST AVE, ALBANY, MN 56307-9444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014272646 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Stearns County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| 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 | $3,894.00 (-6.98%) | ||
| 2025 | $228,300 (-4.84%) Land $28,700 Building $199,600 | $228,300 (-4.84%) Land $28,700 Building $199,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,186.00 | $239,900 Land $31,800 Building $208,100 | $239,900 Land $31,800 Building $208,100 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 310 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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