Freeborn County property record for 921 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,145 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,900 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,768 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 34.180.7050 |
| Primary APN | 34.180.7050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,145 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 848 sqft |
| Basement Area | 848 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 848 sqft |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,620 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 921 COLUMBUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ALBERT LEA |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56007-3712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOME ADDITION LOT 15 BLK 34 HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBERT LEA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 180500 |
921 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Freeborn County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 921 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
| Dec 8, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PARTNERS TITLE COMPANY, PARTNERS TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017V757885 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Property Address | 921 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3712 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | T115259 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | T115259 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MTG CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FREEBORN MN |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 921 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3712 |
| Document Number | CRV757885 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | CRV757885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | PARTNERS TITLE COMPANY, PARTNERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 831 2ND ST SW, 831, GLENVILLE, MN 56036-7715 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 921 COLUMBUS AVE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007-3712 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 921 Columbus Ave was $1,768 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 | $1,768.00 Homeowner's exemption | $130,400 Land $25,200 Building $105,200 | $130,400 Land $25,200 Building $105,200 |
| 2025 | $1,768.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,062.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,600 Land $10,100 Building $83,500 | $93,600 Land $10,100 Building $83,500 |
| 2020 | $730.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 921 Columbus 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.
Wildfire risk around 921 Columbus Ave 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 | 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 276 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Metronet.
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