1206 James Ave

1,955 Sq. Ft.
$51 / Sq. Ft.
1,955
Sq. Ft.
$51
per Sq. Ft.

Description

If you are looking for a large home and you have the ability to do some remodeling yourself, this is a great opportunity. Replacing the flooring, giving it a fresh coat of paint and some new fixtures and you have the start to a great home. The exterior features vinyl siding for maintenance free living. There is a newer boiler and it keeps the home comfortable in the winter months. Please reach out today or schedule a showing with your Buyer's Agent. The Listing Agent owns that vacant lot to the North...If you are looking for a large home and you have the ability to do some remodeling yourself, this is a great opportunity. Replacing the flooring, giving it a fresh coat of paint and some new fixtures and you have the start to a great home. The exterior features vinyl siding for maintenance free living. There is a newer boiler and it keeps the home comfortable in the winter months. Please reach out today or schedule a showing with your Buyer's Agent. The Listing Agent owns that vacant lot to the North so both lots could be combined in the purchase. The property is a show and go so schedule through ShowingTime.
  1. Listed by Keller Williams Premier Realty

Property Details for 1206 James Avenue

Subdivision Name
Lake Add
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 02/03/2026 04:19 PM

Property Details for 1206 James Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #7012384
Days on Compass19
Taxes$740 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size6833.00 AC / 297,645,480 SF
CountyFreeborn County

Location

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Building Information for 1206 James Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size6833.00 AC / 297,645,480 SF

Payment Calculator

$549 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$487

Property Taxes

$62

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1206 James Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Albert Lea
  • County Or Parish: Freeborn
  • County: Freeborn-MN
  • Directions: Head South on Broadway Ave. Turn East (left) on 7th Street. At the second street (James Ave.) turn North(left). The house will be on the left at the bottom of the hill.
  • Latitude: 43.637791
  • Longitude: -93.365951
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Albert Lea
  • City and Location Text: Albert Lea(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56007
  • State Or Province: MN
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 340362610
  • Tax Annual Amount: $740.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LAKE ADDITION LOT-011 BLOCK-013 LOT 11 LESS S 8 FT OF E 100 FT & LESS W 50 FT BLK 13 LAKE ADDITION
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax With Assessments: 740
School Information
  • High School District: 1141 - Albert Lea
  • School District Number: 1141
  • School District Phone: 5073794800
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1955.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 0.0
  • SQFT Total: 1955.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 6833.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 59x114
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 978
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1955
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 978
Utilities
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Foundation Area: 1040.0
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
Interior Features
  • Basement Type: Block
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: None
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Square Feet: 0
  • Heating: Boiler
  • Levels: Two
  • Room List: Bathroom, Dining Room, Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Porch, Bedroom 2, Storage, Bedroom 3
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 5.5x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 13x14
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 8.5x9
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 7.5x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 5.5x6
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 14x15
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 10x13
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Office
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 8.25x4.75
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Porch
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15x12
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 8x22
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Storage
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5x13.5
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3

Property History for 1206 James Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7012384

$99,900—
Oct 18, 2018

Sold

NorthStar #5114666

$50,000—
Oct 15, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1318397805

$50,000—
Oct 1, 2018

Pending

NorthStar #5114666

—
Jun 19, 2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5114666

$59,600—
May 19, 2018

Off Market

NorthStar #5090697

—
Nov 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5090697

$67,900—
Jul 15, 2016

Sold

NorthStar #5108694

$23,000—
Jun 27, 2016

Pending

NorthStar #5108694

—
Jun 14, 2016

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5108694

$24,900—
Apr 6, 2009

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1018953

$18,000—
Apr 6, 2009

Sold

NorthStar #5056069

$18,000—
Mar 6, 2009

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1018953

—
Mar 6, 2009

Pending

NorthStar #5056069

—
Mar 5, 2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1018953

$19,900—
Mar 5, 2009

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5056069

$19,900—
Apr 27, 2006

Sold

NorthStar #3123563

$44,211—
Apr 13, 2006

Pending

NorthStar #3123563

—
Nov 30, 2005

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3123563

$44,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/23/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7012384

$99,900
10/18/2018

Sold

NorthStar #5114666

$50,000
10/15/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1318397805

$50,000
10/01/2018

Pending

NorthStar #5114666

—
06/19/2018

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5114666

$59,600
05/19/2018

Off Market

NorthStar #5090697

—
11/21/2017

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5090697

$67,900
07/15/2016

Sold

NorthStar #5108694

$23,000
06/27/2016

Pending

NorthStar #5108694

—
06/14/2016

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5108694

$24,900
04/06/2009

Sold

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1018953

$18,000
04/06/2009

Sold

NorthStar #5056069

$18,000
03/06/2009

Pending

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1018953

—
03/06/2009

Pending

NorthStar #5056069

—
03/05/2009

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1018953

$19,900
03/05/2009

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #5056069

$19,900
04/27/2006

Sold

NorthStar #3123563

$44,211
04/13/2006

Pending

NorthStar #3123563

—
11/30/2005

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #3123563

$44,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1206 James Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$19,600Additions$44,700Total$64,300
Tax Record2024$740 ($62 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt1,684 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,684 SqFtStories2StyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyFREEBORNAPN34.036.2610

Schools near 1206 James Avenue

This home is within Albert Lea Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 7
Public - 8 to 12
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Halverson Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Southwest Middle School
Public6 to 7

Albert Lea Senior High School
Public8 to 12

Albert LEA Elementary Online
Public4 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1206 James Avenue is a single family home for sale in Albert Lea, MN 56007. This property was listed for sale on January 23, 2026 by Keller Williams Premier Realty, it's currently listed at $99,900. It has been on the market for a total of 19 days and was last sold on October 18, 2018. This listing's school district is Albert Lea Public School District. Nearby schools include Halverson Elementary School, Southwest Middle School and Albert Lea Senior High School. 1206 James Avenue is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,955 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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