Freeborn County, MN Property Records
Property records in Freeborn, Minnesota document important details about real estate, including ownership history, parcel boundaries, assessed values, property tax information, legal descriptions, deeds, mortgages, and other recorded land documents. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, homeowners, lenders, researchers, and attorneys who need to verify ownership, review tax obligations, confirm property characteristics, or trace title history.
Official Freeborn property records are maintained primarily by Freeborn County offices, including the Assessor, Recorder, and Auditor-Treasurer, depending on the type of record needed. Users can access online resources, department contacts, and guidance through the county’s official Freeborn County property records resources. For certified copies or legally recorded documents, users should contact the appropriate county office directly.
Freeborn County, MN Property Records & Statistics
Freeborn County has a median rent of $713, below the Minnesota median of $808 and the national figure of $840.25, making it one of the more affordable rental markets in the state. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 13.91% of occupied homes, under the state's 16.38% and the national 21.81%, so most households own.
The median home value is $165,700, lower than Minnesota's $190,000 and the national $173,750. The median property tax rate of 1.05% is higher than both the state rate of 0.98% and the national rate of 0.74%, so owners pay a larger share of their home's value in tax than the typical Minnesota owner.
The median household income is $68,359, slightly below the state's $70,066 but above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.74% is above Minnesota's 2.29% and just below the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the numbers describe an affordable county with below-average home values, rents under the state and national levels, relatively high property tax rates, incomes close to the state median and mostly owner-occupied housing.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Freeborn
Freeborn County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 22,966 total parcels, and tax records cover 93.72% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 12,270 deeds and 12,762 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 11,058 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 22,966 |
| Residential Parcels | 13,731 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,079 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.72% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 12,270 |
| Mortgage Records | 12,762 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,058 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 208 |
How to Search Freeborn County, MN Property Records
Freeborn County property records are maintained by county offices, with the Recorder/Registrar of Titles handling deeds, mortgages and other recorded real estate documents. The records cover 22,966 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, valuations and recorded transactions.
For information on the office and its services, visit the Freeborn County Recorder page. To search recorded documents online, use the Freeborn County LandShark records search, the county's portal for official land records. Standard real estate forms are available from the Minnesota Department of Commerce real estate forms page.
The Recorder's office is at 411 Broadway Ave S, Albert Lea, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 507-377-5130 for help.
Before searching, have the property address, owner name or parcel number ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results and open the document that matches. If an online search comes up empty, contact the office directly.
Freeborn Registrar of Deeds
The Freeborn County Probate Office is located at 411 Broadway Ave S, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 and can be reached at 507-377-5130. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through co.freeborn.mn.us or the official website co.freeborn.mn.us.
Freeborn County Recorder/Registrar of Titles
Freeborn County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Freeborn County property records by address?
Use the Freeborn County LandShark records search to look for recorded documents tied to a property. If an address search doesn't return a match, try a shorter version or call the Recorder at 507-377-5130 for help locating the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Freeborn County?
Ownership appears on recorded deeds, which you can research through the LandShark records search by owner name or property details. The Recorder's office at 411 Broadway Ave S, Albert Lea, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Freeborn County?
The county's records reflect the 2025 assessment year. To find the assessed value of a specific parcel, call the Recorder at 507-377-5130 and ask which county office handles assessments. Have the address or parcel number ready.
Where can I find Freeborn County property tax bills and payment records?
For tax statements and payment history, call 507-377-5130 and ask to be directed to the office that handles property taxes. Provide the parcel number or address and the tax year so staff can find the right bill quickly.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Freeborn County?
Deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents are held by the Freeborn County Recorder. Search them online through LandShark or visit the Recorder's page. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Freeborn County parcel maps and GIS information?
Call the Recorder at 507-377-5130 and ask where the county publishes parcel maps and GIS layers for its 22,966 parcels. Staff can direct you to the right department. Parcel maps are useful for reference but are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Freeborn County?
Permit and zoning requirements depend on where the property is located. Call 507-377-5130 to be directed to the county office that handles land use. If the property is inside a city, also check with that city, which may have its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Freeborn County?
The county's online tools are built for individual lookups through the LandShark records search. For bulk lists or large record requests, call the Recorder at 507-377-5130 to ask what is available and how requests are handled.