$274,000
SOLD JAN 15, 2025

324 E Fountain St Albert Lea, MN 56007

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,168 Sq Ft
5,401 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

468 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • The kitchen features windows
  • 1-minute walk to Snyder Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

Enjoy the stunning views of Fountain Lake from the enclosed front porch as well as many other areas of this recently remodeled 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. The open and inviting main floor has an oversized living room and dining room with prime lake views plus a main floor bedroom. Nice kitchen with eating area and updated appliances. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms. The primary bedroom opens to the upper level deck to enjoy the sunrise with your morning coffee. Double attached garage and a new roof in 2023 complete this home package package so you can just move in and enjoy! Home could also easily be converted back into a duplex, and used as a renta and of course the VRBO possibilities could be endless!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Josh Harmdierks

Unique Realty Listed on: 08/29/2023

Co-Listed By

Emelie Paulson

Unique Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Pam Schmidt

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS

Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,176

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 5,401 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage

Home Design

  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,168 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Lake Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 340170010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,176

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2168
  • Water Body Name: Fountain
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Rental License?: No
  • InternetOptions: Cable
  • FoundationDimensions: 28x33
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Living Area: 2168
  • Fireplace: No
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Dining Room Type: Family Room, Dining Room, Bathroom, Bedroom 1, Porch, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • One Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: None
  • View: Bay
  • ConstructionMaterialsDesc: Frame
  • PatioPorchType: Deck,Enclosed,Front Porch
  • Lake Acres: 521
  • LakeChain: N

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Tuckunder Garage
  • Garage Square Feet: 400
  • Garage Door Height: 7

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Power Company: Freeborn - Mower Cooperative Services

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Balcony,Cable,Deck,Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Porch,Panoramic View,Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Albert Lea
  • SchoolDistrictNumber: 241
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 507-379-4800

Lot Info

  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: .13
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5401.44
  • Land Lease: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Shake Siding, Steel Siding

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 340170010
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2176
  • TaxWithAssessments: 2308.0000

Multi Family

  • WaterfrontFeatures: Lake Front, Lake View

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2023
Closed on
Jan 15, 2025
Sold by
Hall Dennis
Bought by
Fuller James
Seller's Agent
Josh Harmdierks
Unique Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pam Schmidt
Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$274,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,900
-5.48%
Views
842
Current Estimated Value
$245,540

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$28,460
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.56%
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Outstanding Balance
$74,803
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$173,950

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2021
Sold by
Chalmers Christopher A and Chalmers Jennifer
Bought by
Hall Dennis G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2011
Sold by
Cj Chalmers Llc
Bought by
Chalmers Christopher A and Chalmers Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2009
Sold by
Chalmers Christopher A and Chalmers Jennifer
Bought by
C J Chalmer Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $274,000 --
Warranty Deed $155,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $75,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/15/2025 01/15/25 Sold $274,000 -0.3% $126 / Sq Ft
12/17/2024 12/17/24 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2024 11/25/24 Price Changed $274,900 -5.2% $127 / Sq Ft
10/28/2024 10/28/24 For Sale $289,900 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2024 09/07/24 Price Changed $289,900 -3.3% $134 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Price Changed $299,900 -7.7% $138 / Sq Ft
07/05/2024 07/05/24 Price Changed $324,900 -4.2% $150 / Sq Ft
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Price Changed $339,000 -2.9% $156 / Sq Ft
10/04/2023 10/04/23 Price Changed $349,000 -4.4% $161 / Sq Ft
09/05/2023 09/05/23 For Sale $364,900 -- $168 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,308 $175,000 $43,400 $131,600
2023 $2,054 $164,600 $43,400 $121,200
2022 $2,530 $145,200 $43,400 $101,800
2021 $2,406 $113,300 $43,400 $69,900
2020 $2,312 $102,500 $32,600 $69,900
2019 $2,152 $97,000 $32,600 $64,400
2018 $2,172 $0 $0 $0
2016 $2,844 $0 $0 $0
2015 $2,844 $0 $0 $0
2014 $2,878 $0 $0 $0
2012 $3,452 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 6426089

NorthstarMLS

APN: 34.017.0010