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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 918 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 hours ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 1205 James Ave

General

  • Price: $59,900
  • Taxes: $1,266 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
  • MLS ID: 7109088
  • Updated: 7/14/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Hardwood Floors

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Description: 12 x 22
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Concrete

Location

  • County: Freeborn
  • Township: Albert Lea
  • Subdivision: Christ Berthelsons Sub
  • Driving Directions: From 5th St head South on James Ave.

School Information

  • School District: 241 - Albert Lea
  • High School District: Albert Lea

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: City Sewer Connected
  • Water: City Water (In-Street)

Structural Information

  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Block, Sump Basket, Unfinished
  • Foundation Size: 918
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Disability Access: None
  • Square Feet: 918
  • Above Ground: 918 Sq. Ft.
  • Below Ground: 918 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Down/Base.: 1,836 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1947

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.132
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 115
  • Frontage: City Street
  • Zoning: Residential-Single Family

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $1,266
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Conventional, FHA 203(k), Cash

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: CHRIST BERTHELSON'S SUBDIVISIO LOT-003 LOT 3 CHRIST BERTHELSONS SUB OF BLK 14 LAKE ADDITION
  • Property ID: 340410030

Listed by Realty ONE Group Black Diamond

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Schools serving 1205 James Ave

School District:Albert Lea Public School District
NameGradesDistance
Halverson Elementary School
707 East 10th Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
K-50.7 mi
Southwest Middle School
1601 West Front Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
6-71.3 mi
Albert Lea Senior High School
2000 Tiger Lane, Albert Lea, MN 56007
8-122.6 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1205 James Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Price
Change
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7/13/2026
Listed
$59,900
-41.5%
MLS
8/09/2022
Sold
$102,400
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Tax History for 1205 James Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,266
38%
$110,700
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2024
$916
14%
$110,700
31%
2023
$800
—
$84,300
14%
2023
$798
32%
$74,000
-1%
2020
$606
—
$75,000
13%
2020
$606
—
$66,500
39%
2020
$606
18%
$47,800
16%
2019
$514
4%
$41,300
100%
2018
$492
7%
100%
2016
$458
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1205 James Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 (MLS# 7109088) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1205 James Avenue is currently listed for $59,900 and was received on July 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1205 James Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Albert Lea? You can browse all Albert Lea real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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