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$184,100$112 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $162,000 on Jun 19, 2020

197 GILES PL

ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,638 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$184K
$175K low$193K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$162,000 · Jun 19, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,554 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$201,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$182,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$201,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$201,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFREEBORN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 416 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Albert Lea Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 8–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 1.6 mi

District: Albert Lea Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56007These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,032
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.117 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,706
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,906
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.33 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

197 Giles Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Freeborn County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Albert Lea 56007
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Freeborn County
  • Older than 65% of homes in Albert Lea 56007

What homes are worth in Albert Lea 56007

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$54K$560K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Albert Lea 56007.

How it measures up in Albert Lea 56007

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Albert Lea 56007.

Estimated value$184,100
CheaperTypical $175,677Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 197 Giles Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbert Lea 56007Freeborn County
Estimated valuepricier than$184,10053% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11232% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²74% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac36% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than194135% of homes38% of homes

About 197 Giles Pl

How much is 197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN is $184,100 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $175,057 to $193,143. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN last sell?

197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN last sold on Jun 19, 2020 for $162,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN?

197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN built?

197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN?

197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN is assigned to Hawthorne Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Albert Lea Senior High School (high), rated B; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Albert Lea Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN compare to other homes in Albert Lea 56007?

Among the 8,591 homes in Albert Lea 56007, it is worth more than 53% of them ($184,100 against a typical $175,677), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($112 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1941 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Freeborn County, it is worth more than 49% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Giles Pl, Albert Lea, MN was $3,554. The county assessed it at $201,800.

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