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$59,900

1205 James Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

2beds

918sqft

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Single Family

Built in 1947

5,749 Square Feet Lot

$120,100 Zestimate^®

$65/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original hardwood flooringSingle-stall detached garageLow-maintenance aluminum exteriorHighly functional main-floor layout

Bring your vision and tool belt to this classic 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, offering a fantastic opportunity for investors, flippers, or ambitious DIY enthusiasts. Step inside to find original hardwood flooring stretching across a highly functional main-floor layout, which conveniently houses both bedrooms and a full bathroom. The property also features a full, unfinished basement—perfect for future expansion or ample storage—alongside a low-maintenance aluminum exterior, a single-stall detached garage, and a concrete backyard patio ready for outdoor gatherings. Please note, this home is a true diamond in the rough and is being sold as-is; it currently lacks heat and running water, meaning only cash or conventional financing will qualify. If you are looking for a rewarding project with great bones and the chance to build sweat equity from the ground up, this is the one.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 169 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13x13

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 130 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10x13

Bathroom

Level: Main
Area: 45 Square Feet
Dimensions: 5x9

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 117 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9x13

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 228 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12x19

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

None

Features

Basement: Block,Sump Basket,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,836
Total interior livable area: 918 sqft
Finished area above ground: 918
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete
Garage spaces: 1
Details: Garage Dimensions (12x22)

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Patio

Lot

Size: 5,749 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 115

Details

Foundation area: 918
Parcel number: 340410030
Zoning description: Residential-Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family

Materials

Roof: Asphalt

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1947

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, Power Company: Freeborn - Mower Cooperative Services
Gas: Natural Gas
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Water: City Water - In Street

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Christ Berthelsons Sub

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Albert Lea

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $65/sqft
Tax assessed value: $110,700
Annual tax amount: $1,266
Date on market: 7/14/2026

Estimated market value

$120,100

$108,000 - $131,000

$1,337/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/14/2026	Listed for sale	$59,900-41.5%$65/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7109088 Report a problem
8/11/2022	Sold	$102,400+2.5%$112/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6110833 Report a problem
3/24/2022	Pending sale	$99,900$109/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6110833 Report a problem
1/31/2022	Price change	$99,900-4.8%$109/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6110833 Report a problem
1/14/2022	Price change	$104,900-0.1%$114/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6110833 Report a problem
11/23/2021	Price change	$105,000-4.1%$114/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6110833 Report a problem
10/7/2021	Listed for sale	$109,500$119/sqft
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6110833 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$916 +14.5%	$110,700 +31.3%
2024	$800 -2%	$84,300 +13.9%
2023	$816 +28.3%	$74,000 -1.3%
2022	$636 +5%	$75,000 +12.8%
2021	$606	$66,500 +31.9%
2020	$606 +23.2%	$50,400
2019	$492	--
2018	$492 +7.4%	--
2016	$458 +3.2%	--
2015	$444 -2.6%	--
2014	$456 -23.5%	--
2012	$596	--
2011	--	--
2010	--	--

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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