This classic 2-bedroom 1 bath cottage is charming with great curb appeal and a warm and inviting layout. This home has original hardwood floors, original built ins in the dining room, attached garage and character galore! Call to schedule a showing today!
Pending
$139,900
1008 James Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
2beds
1,095sqft
Single Family
Built in 1939
4,965 Square Feet Lot
$139,200 Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsAttached garageGreat curb appealWarm and inviting layout
- 19 days
- 640
- 50
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Norena Brekke 507-402-8256,
Leland Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7142816
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x15
Bedroom 2
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x14
Bathroom
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x14
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,190
- Total interior livable area: 1,095 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,095
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 4,965 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 100
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 1095
- Parcel number: 340350710
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Broadway Add
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albert Lea
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $128/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $134,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,654
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
Estimated market value
$139,200
$132,000 - $146,000
$1,235/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/28/2026 | Pending sale | $139,900$128/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7142816 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900+38.5%$128/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7142816 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2021 | Sold | $101,000-3.7%$92/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5746305 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2021 | Pending sale | $104,900$96/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5746305 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $104,900+65.2%$96/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5746305 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2011 | Sold | $63,500-8.6%$58/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1064102 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2011 | Listed for sale | $69,500$63/sqft |
Source: Kenneth R. Leland Realty, Inc. #4031830 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,396 +12.6% | $134,500 +14.6% |
| 2024 | $1,240 -0.2% | $117,400 +14.9% |
| 2023 | $1,242 +13.7% | $102,200 -3.1% |
| 2022 | $1,092 +6% | $105,500 +13.8% |
| 2021 | $1,030 | $92,700 +30.9% |
| 2020 | $1,030 +22% | $70,800 |
| 2019 | $844 | -- |
| 2018 | $844 +26.3% | -- |
| 2016 | $668 +3.1% | -- |
| 2015 | $648 -2.7% | -- |
| 2014 | $666 -9% | -- |
| 2012 | $732 | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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