Waterfront
Address
310 N Washington Avenue, Albert Lea, MN
Price
$ 839,000
Property Attributes
- ID#7047938
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyFREEBORN
- CityAlbert Lea
- AreaCherry Street Add
- NeighborhoodCherry Street Add
- Zip56007
- StyleSingle Family
- Year Built1902
- Taxes$ 5118
- Price$ 839,000
- Bedrooms6
- Full Bathrooms4
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage5016
- Lot Size0.534 Acres
Data Source:
Northstar MLS (NSTAR)
Property Description
PRICE IMPROVEMENT. CHECK OUT THE NEW PRICE!!! RARE, 1902 Historical home located on Fountain Lake with 100 feet of DIRECT SHORELINE for Summer and Winter activities, all with PANORAMIC VIEWS! 3 LEVELS OF LIVING, with useable, basement with tuck under garage plus a 3-stall detached garage and 8 additional parking stalls alongside the large backyard. Direct access to the lake with 3 docks and boat lift and with fabulous views of the lake from the house and the yard. 6 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 3/4 bathrooms, library, bonus room off the master bedroom that the current owners are using for an office/craft room that can be used in a variety of ways, balconies, spiral exterior staircase that leads to a 3rd level floor deck with fabulous views. Patio, front and back decks and 3-season porch. Sellers purchased this unhabitable home in 2013 and have done extensive renovations by restoring the era & history. Some features included are: RARE brown maple hardwood floors, exposed fabulous brick, original pocket doors, several original light fixtures, transom windows, original beams and woodwork, created updated open concept kitchen with quartz counters and cherrywood cupboards. Sellers added a high-efficiency boiler with hot water reservoir & replaced the roof on the house 7 years ago & 10 years on the garage. Extensive history with many owners living in it and renovating and with so many stories from many people who have been a part of this house and one room even named after a famous Actress that stayed there, prior information about being a Women's Boarding home and a Bed and Breakfast. House is zoned as both residential and commercial. Current owners are using the home for short term rentals and have it listed on Airbnb. Wouldn't you like to be part of the history of this home by owning this fabulous property so you can start making memories today!
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Listed $949,900 |
| 4/20/2026 | 10$856,000 |
| 6/26/2026 | 2$839,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 5016 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | City Sewer/Connected |
| Heating | Radiator |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Roof | Age 8 Years or Less,Asphalt |
| Appliances | Chandelier,Dishwasher,Disposal,Double Oven,Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances,Gas Water Heater,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer,Water Softener Owned |
| Garage Spaces | 4 |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Year Built | 1902 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| Levels | More Than 2 Stories |
| Property Subtype | Single Family |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Waterfront Features | Lake Front,Lake View |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | Freeborn |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Contingency | None |
| Subdivision Name | Cherry Street Add |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Directions | From N Broadway. Head West (Left) on Fountain St. Then turn Right(N) on Washington Ave. N by the Church. Last home on the right. |
| City | Albert Lea |
| High School District | Albert Lea |
| Zoning Description | Business/Commercial,Residential-Single Family |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Property Attached Y/N | No |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 5118 |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Lender Owned | No |
| Amenities Unit | Balcony,City View,Deck,Dock,Exercise Room,French Doors,Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Primary Bedroom Walk-In Closet,Natural Woodwork,Paneled Doors,Porch,Panoramic View,Security |
| PostalCity | Albert Lea |
Interior Features
| Basement | Full |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 5016 |
| 3/4 Baths | 2 |
| Laundry Features | In Basement,Upper Level |
| Total Bedrooms | 6 |
| Total Baths | 4 |
| Bath Desc | Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Upper Level 3/4 Bath,Upper Level Full Bath |
| Dining Room Description | Separate/Formal Dining Room |
| Fuel | Natural Gas |
| Garage Square Feet | 904 |
| Waterfront Feet | 100 |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Detached Garage,Tuckunder Garage |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Accessible Shoreline,Tree Coverage - Medium |
| Water Source | City Water/Connected |
| Lot Size Area | 0.534 |
| Building Area Total | 6688 |
| Lot Dimensions | Iregg |
| Waterfront Y/N | Yes |
| Foundation Area | 1672 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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