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$150,088$123 / 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 93How 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 $129,900 on Oct 22, 2021

522 E 5TH ST

ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
4
Beds
1 / 3
Baths
1,224 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$150K
$140K low$160K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,900 · Oct 22, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,844 (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.$146,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$123,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$146,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$146,200

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.0.20
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, Detached
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 · 144 ft²Porch · 77 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Halverson Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 1.5 mi
H
Albert Lea Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 8–12 · 2.5 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

522 E 5th St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Freeborn County
  • Older than 88% 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.

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$57K$592K

This home is worth more than 42% 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$150,088
CheaperTypical $176,706Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 522 E 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlbert Lea 56007Freeborn County
Estimated valuepricier than$150,08842% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12339% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²44% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac42% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than190812% of homes15% of homes

About 522 E 5th St

How much is 522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN is $150,088 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $139,705 to $160,471. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN last sell?

522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN last sold on Oct 22, 2021 for $129,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN?

522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN built?

522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN?

522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN is assigned to Halverson Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated D+; Albert Lea Senior High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Albert Lea Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 522 E 5th St, 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 42% of them ($150,088 against a typical $176,706), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($123 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1908 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Freeborn County, it is worth more than 37% 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 522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 522 E 5th St, Albert Lea, MN was $1,844. The county assessed it at $146,200.

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