Freeborn County property record for 86505 260th St, Austin, MN 55912
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,548 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 8.25 acres (359,370 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,494 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11.017.0140 |
| Primary APN | 11.017.0140 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,548 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 308 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 308 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 359,370 sqft (8.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 86505 260TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 55912-6390 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-17 TWP-103 RANGE-019 8.25 AC REV DESC NO. 3181 PT NE1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4 & E 3 ACRES OF SE1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4 17-103-19 8.25 ACRE |
| Legal Range | 19 |
| Legal Township | 103 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | MOSCOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1066 |
| Census Tract | 180100 |
86505 260th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86505 260TH ST, AUSTIN, MN 55912-6390 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221384269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 86505 260TH ST, AUSTIN, MN 55912-6390 |
| Document Number | 000A553619 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | A553619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $759.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 86505 260TH ST, AUSTIN, MN 55912-6390 |
| Document Number | 000A553620 |
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| Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | A553620 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 000A553767 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | A553767 |
| Name | BREMER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 86505 260th St was $2,494 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Freeborn County assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn County |
| County Subdivision | Moscow Township |
| Unified School District | Albert Lea Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,494.00 Homeowner's exemption | $247,100 Land $82,200 Building $164,900 | $247,100 Land $82,200 Building $164,900 |
| 2025 | $2,494.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,614.00 Homeowner's exemption | $254,500 Land $82,200 Building $172,300 | $254,500 Land $82,200 Building $172,300 |
| 2020 | $1,844.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86505 260th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2023 · 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 86505 260th 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 96% of the US · lower than 86% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 40 / 3 |
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