real estate today august 2010

— Real Estate Today August 2010

with JAN MATTSONWhether Buying or Selling...you’ll enjoy working with me, an experienced,

knowledgeable caring agent. I bring you 29 years of experience and am committed to giving you the finest service possible.FIND ME AT ONE OF THESE LOCATIONS:

Office: 373-1473 or 800-439-1473Cell: 383-4876

E-mail: [email protected] site: www.janmattson.com

O’Byrne Realty, Inc.200 North Broadway

Albert Lea, MNwww.c21obyrne.com

143 W. Clark StAlbert Lea

(Lower level of the Home Federal Building)

379-90091106 1st Ave SW

Austin

433-3536

www.bleckerrealty.com

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• Kenneth R. Leland Realty• Coldwell Banker - Holtan Real Estate• RE/MAX Properties• Blecker Realty, Inc.• Jan Mattson - Century 21• Beckie Blecker - Blecker Real Estate• The Lofts at Lea Center• Home Federal Bank

• American Bank• Security Bank Minnesota• Minnesota Abstract & Title Co., Inc.• Col Greg Jensen Auctioneers• Century 21 Vision Real Estate• Albert Lea Abstract Company• Northbridge Mall

Home Pictorial of Southern MinnesotaIn this issue:

$286,000 NOW $276,0004 Bedroom, 3 Bath with a GREAT view of Fountain Lake.

"SUNSETS ARE OUTSTANDING!"Remodeled, cosmetic enhancements & updated mechanicals. Many nice features include

large sunken living room w/woodburning fireplace & access to deck offering view of the lake.Family room in basement w/second kitchen. Excellent location!Stop by today or call 373-9586 for a private tour.

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AUGUST 2010Properties412 E. WILLIAM, ALBERT LEA, MN

507-377-2752Steve Honsey

383-6168

Properties412 E. William St.

Albert Lea, MN • 377-2752

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Check out all the homes atwww.matthewjohnson.remax.com

MATT JOHNSON, Broker Associate507-213-0360

-Open Floor Plan With Gorgeous Windows-Custom Master Bed/Bath Walk Out to Deck-Four Bedrooms and Bonus Room Above Garage

72159 Wineglass Rd! 16.72 Acres! Executive Home

-Main Floor Family Room With Fireplace-Three Plus Bedrooms on Main Floor-Three Seasons Porch-Large Park Across Street

1102 E Richway Dr! Priced to Sell! $138,900!

-Large Lot-Many Updates are Done Move in Ready-Large Family Room Addition-Custom Patio off Dining Room

1302 St Joseph Ave! Great Value at $69,900!

-Open Floor Plan With Custom Kitchen-Custom Master Bed/Bath Separate Tub/Shower-Four Bedrooms & Heated 3 Car Garage

105 4th Pl SW, Geneva, MN! $182,500 Wow!

-Three Bedrooms-Move in Ready-Two Car Attached Garage-Deck off Back of Home

118 N 7th Ave! Priced to Sell $74,900!

-New Windows and Roof!-Updated Kitchen!-New Furnace and 100amp Electrical-Close to Park

917 Lincoln Ave! Updates Are Done! $34,900!

Welcome Back to School with one of these great homes!

Great family home with large bedrooms, formal dining room, and fenced yard. $1500 paint allowance.

405 Giles $159,900

Very nice 4 bedroom family home recently remodeled with finished basement.

1905 Bellview $129,900

Very clean 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1 3/4 story home. Featuring beautiful open staircase in the living room, bright 3 season

porch, den with patio doors to the large concrete deck, and nice open kitchen to dining area.

275 S Broadway, Alden $87,500

Great location and set-ting for this acreage. Close to New Richland and Hwy 13.

13005 260th Ave, New Richland $139,900

Very nice 3 bedroom ranch style home with large lot and great deck off the back. Just recently painted and ready for you to move in!

1420 Todd $69,900

Nice family home with beautiful custom oak cabinets, large deck with enclosed hot tub, & over-sized heated garage.

Homeowners facing foreclosure have options available. Don’t become another statistic. Visit my web site at www.SaveMeFromMyHouse.com for questions and answers. I’m a Certified Distressed Property Expert

(CDPE). There is light at the end of the tunnel! Call Matt Johnson today at 507-213-0360! 712 Lincoln $89,900

— Real Estate Today August 2010 Real Estate Today August 2010 — Page 7

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Surrounding CommunitiesClarks Grove 211 1st st. 3 bdrm ...............$89,900 204 1st ave. ne 3 bdrm ...............$85,000Kiester 119 s. 6th st. 3 bdrm ...............$21,500 409 5th st n 3 bdrm ...............$99,900Northwood 112 8th ave. n. 3 bdrm .............$109,900

AcreagesAlbert Lea - 79433 Co. Rd. 46 1.77 ac 3 bdrm................... $79,900Albert Lea - 23494 725th Ave. 4.66 ac 3 bdrm................... $89,900Albert Lea - 19738 720th Ave 5 ac 4 bdrm................. $184,000Albert Lea - 2060 Hammer Rd. 10 ac 3 bdrm................. $237,900Albert Lea - 2394 Wildwood Cr. 1.07 ac 4 bdrm................. $244,900Glenville - 10761 760th Ave. 6 ac-tBD 3 bdrm................. $275,000

Income Property710 Washington BanK oWneD 4 plex .................. $55,0002105-2110 Stevens Rd 8 apartments ................ $295,000

Albert Lea Residential$25,000 to $440,000

224 e 2nd st 3 bdrm ......................$25,0001007 Dunham 2 bdrm ......................$42,5001011 Bridge ave. 2 bdrm ......................$42,9001432 academy ave 2 bdrm ......................$63,800325 summer ave. 3 bdrm ......................$65,900411 4th st. e. 3 bdrm ......................$85,9001609 Massee 3 bdrm ......................$89,0001201 columbus ave 3 bdrm ......................$96,500319 lloyd Place 3 bdrm ......................$97,5001408 Penn ave. 3 bdrm ....................$115,0001215 cedar ave. 3 bdrm ....................$119,9001508 frank Hall Dr 3 bdrm ....................$129,900309 lloyd Place 4 bdrm ....................$142,9002394 Wildwood cr. 4 bdrm ....................$244,900201 lee Place 3 bdrm ....................$289,9001421 circle Drive 5 bdrm ....................$440,000

Condos/Townhomes909 luther Place #104 1 Bdrm/includes garage ...................... $89,9001828 lakewood ave 2 bdrm .........................$139,900421 3rd ave nW, glenville 2 bdrm . $182,000 - NOW $177,0001270 Wright Dr 2 bdrm .........................$199,0001240-1250-1260 Wright Dr each 2 bdrm .........................$195,000

We are the to all your real estate needs!PRICE REDUCTIONS!

606 Minnesota Ave. $61,900 ............ NOW $54,9003 Bedrooms - newer windows508 High St $72,000 ............ NOW $69,9003 bedrooms - 2 baths108 9th Ave N $74,900 ............ NOW $70,0003 bedrooms - nice updates1706 Sheridan St. $82,900 ............ NOW $79,9003 Bedrooms - appliances included600 W. Hawthorne $87,900 ............ NOW $85,9003 bedrooms - 3 bathsKiester - 409 5th St. N. $105,900 ............ NOW $99,9004 bedrooms - 2 baths. Private settings1206 Marie Ave $126,500 .......... NOW $119,9003 bedrooms - private, fenced back yard1209 Crestview Rd $157,500 .......... NOW $149,9004 bdrm, 2 bath - move-in condition425 Vine Ave $159,000 .......... NOW $155,0003 bedrooms, overlooks fountain lake19738 720th Ave. $194,900 .......... NOW $184,9004 Bedrooms - 5 acres1270 Wright Dr $235,000 .......... NOW $199,0002 Bdrm twin Home, fully appliancedNorthwood, IA - 112 8th Ave. N. $119,900 .......... NOW $109,9003 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. nicely updated.214 North Lane $286,000 .......... NOW $276,0004 Bedrooms - overlooks fountain lake

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139 E. William StAlbert Lea, MN 56007

Modern apartments reflecting yesterday’s charm

373-2727Features & amenities

• A variety of unique floor plans for one and two bedroom apartments

• Central heating and cooling, controlled in each residence

• Full kitchen including refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and microwave

• Laundry room and trash chute on each floor

• Community room and TV room• Second floor patio/deck area for all resi-

dents• Storage areas on each floor• Secured lobby entrance• On-site management office• Ample surface parking with 16 under-

ground parking stalls available for rental

CONVENIENT CENTRAL LOCATIONThe Lofts at Lea Center are an unequaled,

affordably-priced apartment location within the Albert Lea area. Income restrictions apply

Col. Greg Jensen #24-21

111 E. Clark StreetAlbert Lea, MN 56007

(507) 373-5660

www.colgregjensen.com www.landandfarmauction.com

Planning The Right Auction Means Everything... Let us be your Auction Company!

• Offering FREE Opinions Concerning Your Sale.

• Specializing in Farmland, Real Estate & Personal Property Auctions.

79.6%of Freeborn County has read/visited the Albert Lea

Tribune or AlbertLeaTribune.com in the last 30 days*

*Pulse Research, Inc., Portland Oregon 97225

Beckie BleckerBroker®/Owner

383-4844

Brian BleckerRealtor®/Owner

383-1780

Robin MeyerBroker Assoc.

438-8800

Kathy WenclRealtor®

438-3126

Dorothy PetersonBroker Associate/GRI

456-0731

Dave ThompsonBroker Assoc./Auctioneer

438-9646

“BETTER CALL BLECKER”1106 1st Ave SW

Austin

433-3536

143 W. Clark St Albert Lea

(lower level of the Home Federal Building)

379-9009


409 Main St, Brownsdale

Commercial lot with 34’ x 36’ buildingBuilding has 200 amp service

MLS# 4012991Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646

508 11th Ave SW, Austin

1 bedroom/1 bathConvenient location, easy on utilities

MLS# 4000937Call Dorothy Peterson at 456-0731

412 5th St, Lyle

Large Newer 36x45 Steel Shed3+ BR 1 1/2 Story with

Maintenance Free Siding.All on the Edge of Town.

MLS # 4018149Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646

23963 610th Ave, Brownsdale

5 acres, new kitchen, gas fireplace, double attached garage, pool, many nice

outbuildingsMLS# 4022210

Call Kathy Wencl at 438-3126

113 2nd St, Lyle

3 bed home on corner lot, 3/4 Lg. bathroom w/laundry, dbl attached garage, newer roof,

A/C, furnace.

MLS # 4022230Call Robin Meyer at 438-8800

60035 10th St., Kiester

72408 Grey Fawn Dr, Albert Lea

Rural Acreage near Kiester, MNMature Trees, Large Storage shed

Nice 3BR 1 1/2 Story HomeMLS # 4018240

Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646

Formal LR & DR, Kitchen w/island eating area & great yard, lots of wildlife

MLS # 4016870Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

401 Ridge Rd, Albert Lea

Living room w/gas fireplace, two family rooms, corner lot in

Shoreland HeightsMLS # 4000431


1913 1st Ave NW

3 bd rambler on quiet streetNewer mechanics,

Maintenance free exteriorMLS# 4022306


308 2nd Ave, Freeborn

A lot of room! 4 bdrm/original woodwork, 2 lots/outbuilding.


2006 3rd Ave SE, Austin

3 bed/1 bath, family room, fenced yard w/patio

MLS # 4022140Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780

201 3rd St, Lyle

3 bedroom, double detached garage, corner lot


1010 Fountain St, Albert Lea

Affordable 3 bedroom home, open staircase & formal dining, priced under

$40KMLS # 4021111

Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

101 3rd Ave NE, Geneva

Clean, spacious, & ready to move into!Lots of living space on outskirts of

Geneva. Fenced back yard with deckCall Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

411 13th St NE, Austin

Lakeviews, 3 bedroom, 2 bath on corner lot, 3 car garage


403 4th St SW, Austin

Updates & upgrades, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, NEW NEW NEW!


110 Mill St, Brownsdale

Step right into the Saw & Blade Sharpening business. Includes Building, equipment & established customer base.


COMMERCIAL

PROPERTY

307 2nd St, Lyle

LittLe HouSe! LittLe Price! BiG Lot!1 bedroom on main.

Detached single garage on 60 x 170 lot.MLS # 4016832

Call Robin Meyer at 438-8800


2 beds/ possible 3rd LL 2 decks 25 yr guarantee. Main floor laundry

Drain & anchor system LLMLS # 4018751

Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780

1707 4th Ave SE, Austin

Well kept 3 bedroom. New family room in basement. Office in

basement. Close to middle schoolMLS # 4018861


904 3rd Ave. NW, Austin

3 bed/ 1.5 bath, Newer siding, windows, Newer furnace & CAHardwood floors, fenced yard


610 4th St E, Albert Lea

1619 Oakland Ave E, Austin 77281 170th St, Albert Lea

A lot of home for the money. 3 bedrooms, garage has storage or

workshopMLS # 4022259


3 bedroom rambler. Fireplace/3 season porch/double garage. Only $69,900


2.77 acres just off blacktop. Deck, partial fenced yard, 3 bedrooms


55463 175th St., Austin

4.6 Acre, 4 Bedroom, 1.5 BathMany updates!


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COMMERCIAL

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Call one of our friendly agents to find your dream home today!

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305 S. Newton Albert Lea373-8963

Each office independently owned and operated

Terry Fox383-7611

Dave Springborg391-1691

Dawn Freeman383-1300

Delores Sherburne383-2233

Angie DahlumOffice Manager

Kisti Skaar383-6137

Sue Richards383-7033

Doris Hagen383-5602

www.cbholtan.com

SURROUNDING TOWNS

504 Crescent Circle

$495,000

20089 767th Ave.

$249,900

225 S Pearl St.

$64,900

909 North Shore Ave.

27661 725th Ave

$279,900

76032 245th St

$199,900

1703 Sheridan St.

NOW $79,900

432 Garden Road

$179,900

1613 Cheryl

NOW $110,900

1210 Fairlane Terrace

$84,900

1609 Sunset St.

$109,900

1014 Rosehill Dr.

$104,9002106 Harmony

$89,000

615 E. Park Ave.

$134,700

COMMERCIAL

DUPLEX AND MULTI-UNIT822 S Newton Ave $46,900 2-2 bed412 Euclid Ave $49,900 2 bed up, 2 bed down508-510 W. William $49,900 1-2 Bed, 1-3221 S Pearl $49,900 1-2 bed, 1-3 bed706-706 1/2 Bridge Ave $67,900 2 bed down, 1 bed up108 Adams Ave (5-plex) $124,900 5 apartments

BUILDING SITESxxx 4th Place, Geneva $20,000 2005 Greenwood Dr. $32,900Chapeau Shores Lots (8 lots) $41,900-$69,900Goose Lake Estates (18 lots) $55,000-$94,900Lakeshore Addition – Geneva (3 lots) $22,500-$60,000xxx 225th St (2 lots) $VARIEDItasca Rd (3 lots) $VARIED

715 Marshall St. $64,900101 W Front St, Hayward (Korner Kafe) $68,900000 Pilot St (4 parcels) $116,500

1101 Janson St.

$62,000

2153 Harmony Ave.

NOW $127,900

1119 Swanhill Dr.

$159,900

424 Giles

$89,900

412 St. Thomas

$71,900

1708 SE Marshall St

NOW $69,900

202 Main St, Twin Lakes NOW $49,900 3 bed702 5th St., Ellendale NOW $79,900 3 bed 85347 S. Island Circle, Maple Island $79,90020620 816th Ave, Hayward $109,900 5.32 Acres204 1st Ave SE, Geneva $111,900 2 bed (O/A)

85078 Old Barn Rd. Maple Island $114,900 2.47 Acres205 Central Ave. N, Geneva $121,900 3 bed 33464 830th Ave., Ellendale $124,900 3 acres205 2nd St. NE, Clarks Grove $148,900 3 bed205 2nd St., NE Clarks Grove $148,900 3 bed18528 800th Ave, Hayward $159,900 4 bed408 Independence Ave. Clarks Grove $169,900 4 bed13381 755th Ave, Glenville $229,900 2.5 Acres

1819 Brookside Circle

NOW $384,900

lakefront

10 aCreS

toWnHoMe2935 Campus Dr.

$174,500

220 North Lane

$419,000

lakefront


$259,000

lakefront

PENDING

917 Lakewood Ave

$114,900

PENDING

600 Johnson St Unit #G

$96,900

ConDo

PENDING

1625 Massee St.

$174,900

808 Bridge Ave.

$119,500

347 E. 3rd St.

$99,900

1809 Waldorf Rd.

$269,900

1709 Plainview Lane

$135,900

neW roof!

909 Luther Place, #110

$82,900

602 Edgewood Ave.

$69,900

1309 St. Joseph Ave.

$64,900

918 St. Peter Ave

$71,900

74277 240th St.

$142,500

2 aCreS

2009 Capital Lane

NOW $114,900

1715 Hale Dr.

tWInHoMe

NOW $161,900

NOW $199,900

1426 Hamilton

NOW $30,000305 S. Newton

Albert Lea373-8963


801 Frank Ave.

$22,500

1509 Sunset St.

$39,500

309 Maurice Ave.

$59,900

602 Pillsbury

$18,360

1010 W. William St.

$33,000

104 Ermina

$29,900

701 Garfield Ave.

$42,900

Martin Rd.

COMING SOON

1006 Fountain St.

NOW $39,900

www.cbholtan.com

www.albertleatribune.com


305 S. Newton Albert Lea373-8963


Terry Fox383-7611

Dave Springborg391-1691

Dawn Freeman383-1300

Delores Sherburne383-2233

Angie DahlumOffice Manager

Kisti Skaar383-6137

Sue Richards383-7033

Doris Hagen383-5602

www.cbholtan.com

SURROUNDING TOWNS

504 Crescent Circle

$495,000

20089 767th Ave.

$249,900

225 S Pearl St.

$64,900

909 North Shore Ave.

27661 725th Ave

$279,900

76032 245th St

$199,900

1703 Sheridan St.

NOW $79,900

432 Garden Road

$179,900

1613 Cheryl

NOW $110,900

1210 Fairlane Terrace

$84,900

1609 Sunset St.

$109,900

1014 Rosehill Dr.

$104,9002106 Harmony

$89,000

615 E. Park Ave.

$134,700

COMMERCIAL

DUPLEX AND MULTI-UNIT822 S Newton Ave $46,900 2-2 bed412 Euclid Ave $49,900 2 bed up, 2 bed down508-510 W. William $49,900 1-2 Bed, 1-3221 S Pearl $49,900 1-2 bed, 1-3 bed706-706 1/2 Bridge Ave $67,900 2 bed down, 1 bed up108 Adams Ave (5-plex) $124,900 5 apartments

BUILDING SITESxxx 4th Place, Geneva $20,000 2005 Greenwood Dr. $32,900Chapeau Shores Lots (8 lots) $41,900-$69,900Goose Lake Estates (18 lots) $55,000-$94,900Lakeshore Addition – Geneva (3 lots) $22,500-$60,000xxx 225th St (2 lots) $VARIEDItasca Rd (3 lots) $VARIED

715 Marshall St. $64,900101 W Front St, Hayward (Korner Kafe) $68,900000 Pilot St (4 parcels) $116,500

1101 Janson St.

$62,000

2153 Harmony Ave.

NOW $127,900

1119 Swanhill Dr.

$159,900

424 Giles

$89,900

412 St. Thomas

$71,900

1708 SE Marshall St

NOW $69,900

202 Main St, Twin Lakes NOW $49,900 3 bed702 5th St., Ellendale NOW $79,900 3 bed 85347 S. Island Circle, Maple Island $79,90020620 816th Ave, Hayward $109,900 5.32 Acres204 1st Ave SE, Geneva $111,900 2 bed (O/A)

85078 Old Barn Rd. Maple Island $114,900 2.47 Acres205 Central Ave. N, Geneva $121,900 3 bed 33464 830th Ave., Ellendale $124,900 3 acres205 2nd St. NE, Clarks Grove $148,900 3 bed205 2nd St., NE Clarks Grove $148,900 3 bed18528 800th Ave, Hayward $159,900 4 bed408 Independence Ave. Clarks Grove $169,900 4 bed13381 755th Ave, Glenville $229,900 2.5 Acres


NOW $384,900

lakefront

10 aCreS

toWnHoMe2935 Campus Dr.

$174,500

220 North Lane

$419,000

lakefront


$259,000

lakefront

PENDING

917 Lakewood Ave

$114,900

PENDING

600 Johnson St Unit #G

$96,900

ConDo

PENDING

1625 Massee St.

$174,900

808 Bridge Ave.

$119,500

347 E. 3rd St.

$99,900

1809 Waldorf Rd.

$269,900

1709 Plainview Lane

$135,900

neW roof!

909 Luther Place, #110

$82,900

602 Edgewood Ave.

$69,900

1309 St. Joseph Ave.

$64,900

918 St. Peter Ave

$71,900

74277 240th St.

$142,500

2 aCreS

2009 Capital Lane

NOW $114,900

1715 Hale Dr.

tWInHoMe

NOW $161,900

NOW $199,900

1426 Hamilton

NOW $30,000305 S. Newton

Albert Lea373-8963


801 Frank Ave.

$22,500

1509 Sunset St.

$39,500

309 Maurice Ave.

$59,900

602 Pillsbury

$18,360

1010 W. William St.

$33,000

104 Ermina

$29,900

701 Garfield Ave.

$42,900

Martin Rd.

COMING SOON

1006 Fountain St.

NOW $39,900

www.cbholtan.com

www.albertleatribune.com


139 E. William StAlbert Lea, MN 56007

Modern apartments reflecting yesterday’s charm

373-2727Features & amenities

• A variety of unique floor plans for one and two bedroom apartments

• Central heating and cooling, controlled in each residence

• Full kitchen including refrigerator, oven, dishwasher and microwave

• Laundry room and trash chute on each floor

• Community room and TV room• Second floor patio/deck area for all resi-

dents• Storage areas on each floor• Secured lobby entrance• On-site management office• Ample surface parking with 16 under-

ground parking stalls available for rental

CONVENIENT CENTRAL LOCATIONThe Lofts at Lea Center are an unequaled,

affordably-priced apartment location within the Albert Lea area. Income restrictions apply

Col. Greg Jensen #24-21

111 E. Clark StreetAlbert Lea, MN 56007

(507) 373-5660

www.colgregjensen.com www.landandfarmauction.com

Planning The Right Auction Means Everything... Let us be your Auction Company!

• Offering FREE Opinions Concerning Your Sale.

• Specializing in Farmland, Real Estate & Personal Property Auctions.

79.6%of Freeborn County has read/visited the Albert Lea

Tribune or AlbertLeaTribune.com in the last 30 days*

*Pulse Research, Inc., Portland Oregon 97225

Beckie BleckerBroker®/Owner

383-4844

Brian BleckerRealtor®/Owner

383-1780

Robin MeyerBroker Assoc.

438-8800

Kathy WenclRealtor®

438-3126

Dorothy PetersonBroker Associate/GRI

456-0731

Dave ThompsonBroker Assoc./Auctioneer

438-9646

“BETTER CALL BLECKER”1106 1st Ave SW

Austin

433-3536

143 W. Clark St Albert Lea

(lower level of the Home Federal Building)

379-9009


409 Main St, Brownsdale

Commercial lot with 34’ x 36’ buildingBuilding has 200 amp service

MLS# 4012991Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646

508 11th Ave SW, Austin

1 bedroom/1 bathConvenient location, easy on utilities

MLS# 4000937Call Dorothy Peterson at 456-0731

412 5th St, Lyle

Large Newer 36x45 Steel Shed3+ BR 1 1/2 Story with

Maintenance Free Siding.All on the Edge of Town.


23963 610th Ave, Brownsdale

5 acres, new kitchen, gas fireplace, double attached garage, pool, many nice

outbuildingsMLS# 4022210


113 2nd St, Lyle

3 bed home on corner lot, 3/4 Lg. bathroom w/laundry, dbl attached garage, newer roof,

A/C, furnace.


60035 10th St., Kiester

72408 Grey Fawn Dr, Albert Lea

Rural Acreage near Kiester, MNMature Trees, Large Storage shed

Nice 3BR 1 1/2 Story HomeMLS # 4018240


Formal LR & DR, Kitchen w/island eating area & great yard, lots of wildlife


401 Ridge Rd, Albert Lea

Living room w/gas fireplace, two family rooms, corner lot in

Shoreland HeightsMLS # 4000431


1913 1st Ave NW

3 bd rambler on quiet streetNewer mechanics,

Maintenance free exteriorMLS# 4022306


308 2nd Ave, Freeborn

A lot of room! 4 bdrm/original woodwork, 2 lots/outbuilding.


2006 3rd Ave SE, Austin

3 bed/1 bath, family room, fenced yard w/patio


201 3rd St, Lyle

3 bedroom, double detached garage, corner lot


1010 Fountain St, Albert Lea

Affordable 3 bedroom home, open staircase & formal dining, priced under

$40KMLS # 4021111


101 3rd Ave NE, Geneva

Clean, spacious, & ready to move into!Lots of living space on outskirts of

Geneva. Fenced back yard with deckCall Beckie Blecker at 383-4844


Lakeviews, 3 bedroom, 2 bath on corner lot, 3 car garage


403 4th St SW, Austin

Updates & upgrades, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, NEW NEW NEW!


110 Mill St, Brownsdale

Step right into the Saw & Blade Sharpening business. Includes Building, equipment & established customer base.


COMMERCIAL

PROPERTY

307 2nd St, Lyle

LittLe HouSe! LittLe Price! BiG Lot!1 bedroom on main.

Detached single garage on 60 x 170 lot.MLS # 4016832

Call Robin Meyer at 438-8800


2 beds/ possible 3rd LL 2 decks 25 yr guarantee. Main floor laundry

Drain & anchor system LLMLS # 4018751


1707 4th Ave SE, Austin

Well kept 3 bedroom. New family room in basement. Office in

basement. Close to middle schoolMLS # 4018861


904 3rd Ave. NW, Austin

3 bed/ 1.5 bath, Newer siding, windows, Newer furnace & CAHardwood floors, fenced yard


610 4th St E, Albert Lea

1619 Oakland Ave E, Austin 77281 170th St, Albert Lea

A lot of home for the money. 3 bedrooms, garage has storage or

workshopMLS # 4022259


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Surrounding CommunitiesClarks Grove 211 1st st. 3 bdrm ...............$89,900 204 1st ave. ne 3 bdrm ...............$85,000Kiester 119 s. 6th st. 3 bdrm ...............$21,500 409 5th st n 3 bdrm ...............$99,900Northwood 112 8th ave. n. 3 bdrm .............$109,900

AcreagesAlbert Lea - 79433 Co. Rd. 46 1.77 ac 3 bdrm................... $79,900Albert Lea - 23494 725th Ave. 4.66 ac 3 bdrm................... $89,900Albert Lea - 19738 720th Ave 5 ac 4 bdrm................. $184,000Albert Lea - 2060 Hammer Rd. 10 ac 3 bdrm................. $237,900Albert Lea - 2394 Wildwood Cr. 1.07 ac 4 bdrm................. $244,900Glenville - 10761 760th Ave. 6 ac-tBD 3 bdrm................. $275,000

Income Property710 Washington BanK oWneD 4 plex .................. $55,0002105-2110 Stevens Rd 8 apartments ................ $295,000

Albert Lea Residential$25,000 to $440,000

224 e 2nd st 3 bdrm ......................$25,0001007 Dunham 2 bdrm ......................$42,5001011 Bridge ave. 2 bdrm ......................$42,9001432 academy ave 2 bdrm ......................$63,800325 summer ave. 3 bdrm ......................$65,900411 4th st. e. 3 bdrm ......................$85,9001609 Massee 3 bdrm ......................$89,0001201 columbus ave 3 bdrm ......................$96,500319 lloyd Place 3 bdrm ......................$97,5001408 Penn ave. 3 bdrm ....................$115,0001215 cedar ave. 3 bdrm ....................$119,9001508 frank Hall Dr 3 bdrm ....................$129,900309 lloyd Place 4 bdrm ....................$142,9002394 Wildwood cr. 4 bdrm ....................$244,900201 lee Place 3 bdrm ....................$289,9001421 circle Drive 5 bdrm ....................$440,000

Condos/Townhomes909 luther Place #104 1 Bdrm/includes garage ...................... $89,9001828 lakewood ave 2 bdrm .........................$139,900421 3rd ave nW, glenville 2 bdrm . $182,000 - NOW $177,0001270 Wright Dr 2 bdrm .........................$199,0001240-1250-1260 Wright Dr each 2 bdrm .........................$195,000

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606 Minnesota Ave. $61,900 ............ NOW $54,9003 Bedrooms - newer windows508 High St $72,000 ............ NOW $69,9003 bedrooms - 2 baths108 9th Ave N $74,900 ............ NOW $70,0003 bedrooms - nice updates1706 Sheridan St. $82,900 ............ NOW $79,9003 Bedrooms - appliances included600 W. Hawthorne $87,900 ............ NOW $85,9003 bedrooms - 3 bathsKiester - 409 5th St. N. $105,900 ............ NOW $99,9004 bedrooms - 2 baths. Private settings1206 Marie Ave $126,500 .......... NOW $119,9003 bedrooms - private, fenced back yard1209 Crestview Rd $157,500 .......... NOW $149,9004 bdrm, 2 bath - move-in condition425 Vine Ave $159,000 .......... NOW $155,0003 bedrooms, overlooks fountain lake19738 720th Ave. $194,900 .......... NOW $184,9004 Bedrooms - 5 acres1270 Wright Dr $235,000 .......... NOW $199,0002 Bdrm twin Home, fully appliancedNorthwood, IA - 112 8th Ave. N. $119,900 .......... NOW $109,9003 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. nicely updated.214 North Lane $286,000 .......... NOW $276,0004 Bedrooms - overlooks fountain lake

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Great family home with large bedrooms, formal dining room, and fenced yard. $1500 paint allowance.

405 Giles $159,900

Very nice 4 bedroom family home recently remodeled with finished basement.

1905 Bellview $129,900

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275 S Broadway, Alden $87,500

Great location and set-ting for this acreage. Close to New Richland and Hwy 13.

13005 260th Ave, New Richland $139,900

Very nice 3 bedroom ranch style home with large lot and great deck off the back. Just recently painted and ready for you to move in!

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