Freeborn County property record for 917 Jefferson Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,533 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,500 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,228 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.014.1720 |
| Primary APN | 34.014.1720 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,533 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 939 sqft |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 848 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Street Address | 917 JEFFERSON AVE |
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| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-2721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RP |
| Legal Description | RAILROAD ADDITION LOT-005 BLOCK-015 LOT 5 BLK 15 RAILROAD ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | RAILROAD ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 180900 |
917 Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 917 JEFFERSON AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017V628273 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000A502225 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Property Address | 917 JEFFERSON AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2721 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | A538942 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | A538942 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 917 JEFFERSON AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2721 |
| Document Number | CRV628273 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | CRV628273 |
| 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 | PO BOX 188, MORRISTOWN, MN 55052-0188 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2161 HIGHLAND AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-2017 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 917 Jefferson Ave was $1,228 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 | $1,228.00 Homeowner's exemption | $108,300 (-) Land $14,600 Building $93,700 | $108,300 (-) Land $14,600 Building $93,700 |
| 2025 | $1,228.00 Homeowner's exemption | $108,300 Land $14,600 Building $93,700 | $108,300 Land $14,600 Building $93,700 |
| 2023 | $1,084.00 Homeowner's exemption | $86,200 Land $6,200 Building $80,000 | $86,200 Land $6,200 Building $80,000 |
| 2020 | $1,220.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 917 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 26, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 917 Jefferson 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 390 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Midco Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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