Real Estate Guide December 2010

• Blecker Realty, Inc.• RE/MAX Properties• Jan Mattson - Century 21 O’Byrne Realty, Inc.• Beckie Blecker - Blecker Realty, Inc.• Coldwell Banker

• The Lofts at Lea Center• American Bank• Security Bank Minnesota• Minnesota Abstract & Title Co., Inc.• Col Greg Jensen Auctioneers• Northbridge Mall

Home Pictorial of Southern MinnesotaIn this issue:

Located on Beautiful Wedgewood Cove Golf Course! 4 bedroom, 3 bath walkout ranch with all the extras including all appliances, a 55’’ big screen TV, granite

countertops in kitchen, kitchen center island, Master Suite with view of the golf course, 3/4 bath & walk-in closet,

beautiful woodwork and cabinetry, double heated garage. A truly classic condo.

2310 W. 9th St

DECEMBER 2010

www.c21obyrne.com

O’BYRNE REALTY, INC.200 North Broadway • Albert Lea

507-373-1473

Hugh O’Byrne383-7111

Broker/Owner

Jan Mattson383-4876

Chris Vogt373-1238

Brittany Arendt402-5604

Pam SchmidtGRI, 318-0004

Phiz Olson373-8742

Bob Donovan383-0461

Phil Scott208-0196

O’Byrne realty, Inc. • www.c21obyrne.com200 n Broadway, albert lea, Mn • 373-1473

637 Park Ave W

4 Bedroom$749,000

121 4th St SE, Glenville

3 Bedroom$149,900

62485 230th St, Alden

3 Bedroom$124,900

2317 Margaretha

3 Bedroom$84,500

78389 180th St

4 Bedroom/32 acres$695,000

70596 180th St

4 Bedroom$169,000

72038 Phillip Dr

3 Bedroom$146,219

21373 700th Ave, Alden

3 Bedroom$124,900

1621 Massee

4 Bedroom$150,000

78326 255th St

3 Bedroom$245,000

26616 708th Ave, Alden

3 Bedroom$184,000

18512 750th Ave

3 Bedroom$139,900

302 Bancroft Dr

2 Bedroom$115,500

2002 Riviera Dr

2 Bedroom$74,900

1121 Wedgewood Rd

2 Bedroom$199,900

80 School St, Alden

2 Bedroom$55,000

1401 Swanhill Dr

3 Bedroom/Townhome$139,900

103 W Richway Dr

3 Bedroom$114,000

639 Marshall St

3 Bedroom$59,900

72041 Wineglass Rd

4 Bedroom$335,000

510 W Main St

Comm./Res.$149,900

1011 Shore Acres Dr

4 Bedroom$129,900

25213 725th Ave

3 Bedroom$134,000

815 Water St

3 Bedroom$59,900

607 Grace St

Multi-family$172,500

LAKEVIEW

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

www.bleckerrealty.com

call one of our friendly agents to find your dream home today! Kim RenvilleRealtor®

4469-1552

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

MLS# 4012991Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646

Hardwood floors, ceramic tileNew bathrooms, newer furnace

MLS # 4024101Call Kathy Wencl at 438-3126

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl8G2ABS02g

409 Main St, Brownsdale

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 Shed, 3+ BR Maintenance Free Siding.

MLS # 4018149Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smb-O4-zOVg

806 2nd Ave SW, Austin

Well cared for & It Shows!Newer bath & electrical

MLS # 4024276Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RecCg7XSIAs

306 12th Ave SW, Austin

108 California St S, Brownsdale

2 Bedroom, 1 StoryAttached Garage, Deck, Nice Sized Lot

MLS # 4024848Call Kathy Wencl at 438-3126

808 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea

Built in 2002. Move in conditionMLS # 4024536

Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV9uxa8422k

198 2nd St NE, Clarks Grove

Rambler, Dbl. garageFamily room in lower level

MLS # 2935252Call Kathy Wencl at 438-3126

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYSKlwKXg_E

1300 8th Ave NE, Austin

Little House! Little Price! BIG Lot!1 bedroom on main on 60 x 170 lot.

MLS # 4016832Call Robin Meyer at 438-8800

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjEnNpo2XlQ

307 2nd St, Lyle

Fixer-upper, Southwest AustinMLS # 4024543

Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay6sC-XP_A0

905 8th Ave SW, Austin

Opportunity Knocks!Nice Lot

MLS # 4024754Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

17 Lions St, Adams

3 bedroom rambler on 1 acreBlacktop road 10 minutes out of Austin

MLS # 4021373Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

26784 570th Ave, Austin

2+ Bedroom 1 ¼ story, 2 Stall Garage

MLS # 4024548Call Dave Thompson at 438-3126

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vpBoM8gxFw

205 8th St NW, Austin

RAMBLER3 Stall Garage

MLS # 4025321Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

2321 Larson, Albert Lea

3 bedroom, ¾ lg. bathroom w/ laundrydbl detached garageMLS # 4022230

Call Robin Meyer at 438-8800www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxzAk1R8o-c

113 2nd St, Lyle

2.77 acres just off blacktopDeck, partial fenced yard

MLS # 4022417Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaHzPVMxMdA

77281 170th St, Albert Lea

3 Bedroom, 1 ½ Story Home in SW Austin. Great Yard & Storage Shed

MLS # 4024574Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646

www.youtube.com/watch?v=47p6wwM23IQ

603 12th Ave SW, Austin

Close to downtown4+ bedrooms, Priced cheaper than rent

MLS # 4023854Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxHjT6FdSSI

400 5th Place NW, Austin

Totally updated interior, Bath on each level. Egress window, Large lot

MLS # 4023128Call Kathy Wencl at 438-3126

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cprDSO5wZo

101 3rd Ave NE, Geneva

Lots of living space on outskirts of Geneva, Fenced back yard with deck

MLS # 4023231Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAoMUEC1txM

2006 3rd Ave SE, Austin

3bed/1bath, Family roomFenced yard w/ PatioMLS # 4022140

Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGaZP13dRaM

1806 22nd St SW, Austin

Just needs some finishing3 bed/2 bath, Corner lot

MLS # 4023324Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

65425 250th St, Dexter

Country Living, Private3 Bed/1 Bath, 2 miles west of Dexter

MLS # 4024028Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXtSPPkjpmw

911 2nd Ave NE, Austin

Spacious! 3 BR, 2 Bath, 2 Story Home.

MLS # 4023364Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646

www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Ybh8MKjSI

411 13th St NE, Austin

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

MLS # 4021610Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780

360 10th Ave SW, Wells

5 yr. old- Handicap AccessibleHeated Garage

MLS # 4025441Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

110 Mill St, Brownsdale

Saw & Blade Sharpening business. Includes Building, equipment &

established customer base.MLS # 4015429

Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcDr7K9IwAc

COMMERCIAL

PROPERTY

Great Location. 5.52 Acres, Outbuildings

MLS # 4023734Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UVe8btCOPQ

1000 20th St NE, Austin

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

Drain & anchor system LLMLS # 4018751

Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iCvjcnSM7Y

405 11th St NW, Austin

Pack & UnpackThat’s all you have to do!!

MLS # 4025023Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etffjo1qeqQ

904 3rd Ave. NW, Austin

3 bed/ 1.5 bath, Newer siding, windows, Newer furnace & CA

MLS # 4015343Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780

33626 620th Ave, Sargeant

514 36th St NW, Austin

One of a kind!2 car attach! Large Lot!

MLS # 4024591Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780

Private LocationOlder home/ Beautiful Woodwork

MLS # 4025065Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C-Sdnpv3oU

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28441 State Hwy 56, Brownsdale

LYLE LOTSDifferent shapes andsizes to choose from.

Priced from$14,500-$19,900

THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR YOUR

HOME!

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Member FDIC

Call today to take advantage of

historically low interest rates! We are ready to guide you

through the process.

Dacia Bottelson • Heather Janzig

217 S. Newton, Albert Lea • 507-377-7000 www.americanbankmn.com

Looking to refinance? Or buy a new home? We can help!

Heather Dacia

For your next home loan call Julie or Justin today at 373-1481

Whether you’re buying, refinancing or improving

...we have an affordable loan for you!• Purchase or refinance• Fixed, variable or balloon

options• Competitive rates• Affordable closing costs• Home improvement &

home equity• Experienced• Excellent customer serviceJulie Claussen,

Assistant Vice PresidentJustin Oman,

Consumer Lender

The area’s only employee-owned community bank

Helping the community grow since 1906

www.securitybankmn.com437 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

MEMBER

FDIC

146 W. COLLEGE Albert Lea 377-1399 FAX 377-8033

• Abstracting• Searches• Title Insurance• Disbursing

• Escrowing• Closing Property Sales

and Refinancing• ALL TITLE SERVICES

EvEryonE is ConsidErEd

A vAluAblE CustomEr

Assisting The Public In:

Col. Greg Jensen #24-21

111 E. Clark StreetAlbert Lea, MN 56007

(507) 373-5660www.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.

www.americanbankmn.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

Terry Fox383-7611

AngieOffice Manager

Doris Hagen383-5602

Sue Richards383-7033

Dave Springborg391-1691

Dawn Freeman383-1300

Delores Sherburne383-2233

Kisti Skaar383-6137

Each office is independently Owned and Operated

305 S. NewtonAlbert Lea, MN

373-8963

CALL ONE OF OUR EXPERIENCED

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72159 Wineglass rd • 16.72 acres Executive Home

1102 e richway Dr • Priced to Sell! $134,900

308 Garden rd • Shoreland Heights $184,900

PropertiesSteve 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

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

-Five Bedrooms/Two Baths-Many Updates are Done-Move in Ready-Lower Level Family Room/Walkout-Completely Fenced in yard with play set

-Updated Kitchen Fully Applianced-Two Deck Overlooking Large Backyard-Available for Quick Possession

825 Minnie Maddern St • Quiet location$144,900

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

118 n 7th ave • Priced to Sell $69,900

-Update Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances-Large Family Room Addition/With Fireplace-Walkout Basement-Park Across the Street

122 ridge rd • Great location! $134,500

Beautiful setting on 4.5 wooded acres. Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch style home with double stall attached garage. Eat-in kitchen and dining area, bright living room, and very spacious family room in the lower level.

Nice 3 bedroom ranch style home with double stall attached garage & storage shed. Featuring permanent siding, newer win-dows, hardwood flooring, & eat-in kitchen.

Make your Christmas shopping easier this year by shopping at www.MatthewJohnson.Remax.com for all your housing needs. Get updated information on homes for sale and pricing in your area. You can view pictures, virtual tours, homes specs, maps and even find out what your monthly payment will be. While shopping, if you need immediate assistants, just click on “Connect Now” to speak with an agent.

A New Home for the New Year!70040 120th St, emmons • $149,900 308 Miller, twin lakes • $75,900

412 E. WILLIAM, ALBERT LEA, MN 507-377-2752

with JAN MATTSONWhether Buying or Selling...

you’ll enjoy working with me, an experienced, knowledgeable caring agent. I bring you over 30 years of experience and am

committed to giving you the finest service possible.

CONTACT ME TODAY!Direct:

(507) 383-4876E-mail:

[email protected] site:

www.janmattson.com

O’Byrne Realty, Inc.200 North Broadway, Albert Lea, MN

800-439-1473

143 W. Clark StAlbert Lea

(Lower level of the Home Federal Building)

379-9009

1106 1st Ave SW Austin

433-3536

www.bleckerrealty.com

Happy Holidays

from your friends at Blecker Realty

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

Kim RenvilleRealtor®

4469-1552