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$19,900

1017 James Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

3beds

961sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1900

8,189 Square Feet Lot

$20,100 Zestimate^®

$21/sqft

$1,404 Estimated rent

Home value

$20,100

Estimated sales range

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What's special

Functional layoutSolid structureNearly a full acreOversized lot

Great opportunity for investors, rehabbers, or owner-occupants looking to build equity! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 961 sq ft of living space and sits on nearly a full acre—an oversized lot rarely found within city limits. With a functional layout and solid structure, this property is ready for renovation and personal touches. Ideal for a fix-and-flip, rental portfolio addition, or a homeowner seeking a renovation project. Convenient location in a quiet neighborhood with close proximity to schools, parks, and downtown Albert Lea. Property is being sold as-is. Bring your vision and unlock the full potential of this value-add opportunity!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

None

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 961
Total interior livable area: 961 sqft
Finished area above ground: 961
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5

Lot

Size: 8,189 Square Feet
Dimensions: 49 x 165

Details

Foundation area: 778
Parcel number: 340360100
Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1900

Utilities & green energy

Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Water: City Water/Connected

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Lake Add

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Albert Lea

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $21/sqft
Tax assessed value: $37,200
Annual tax amount: $300
Date on market: 7/9/2025
Cumulative days on market: 3 days

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/28/2025	Sold	$19,900-50.2%$21/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6752287 Report a problem
7/12/2025	Pending sale	$40,000$42/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6752287 Report a problem
7/9/2025	Listed for sale	$40,000+60%$42/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6752287 Report a problem
4/19/2022	Sold	$25,000$26/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/13/2017	Sold	$25,000$26/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$368 -27.3%	$37,200 +24.4%
2024	$506 -31.6%	$29,900 -32.7%
2023	$740 +30.7%	$44,400 -1.8%
2022	$566 -39.7%	$45,200 +15.9%
2021	$938	$39,000 +9.6%
2020	$938 +51.8%	$35,600
2019	$618	--
2018	$618 -49.8%	--
2016	$1,230 +28.1%	--
2015	$960 -1.8%	--
2014	$978 -5%	--
2012	$1,030	--
2011	--	--
2010	--	--