DECEMBER 2010
2310 W. 9th St 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. Home Pictorial of Southern Minnesota In this issue: • 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
O’BYRNE REALTY, INC. 200 North Broadway • Albert Lea 507-373-1473
www.c21obyrne.com
Hugh O’Byrne 383-7111 Broker/Owner
Jan Mattson 383-4876
Bob Donovan 383-0461
Phiz Olson 373-8742
Chris Vogt 373-1238
Pam Schmidt Brittany Arendt GRI, 318-0004 402-5604
O’Byrne Realty, Inc. • www.c21obyrne.com
Phil Scott 208-0196
200 N Broadway, Albert Lea, MN • 373-1473
637 Park Ave W
78389 180th St
72041 Wineglass Rd
78326 255th St
1121 Wedgewood Rd
4 Bedroom $749,000
4 Bedroom/32 acres $695,000
4 Bedroom $335,000
3 Bedroom $245,000
2 Bedroom $199,900
26616 708th Ave, Alden
607 Grace St
70596 180th St
1621 Massee
510 W Main St
LAKEVIEW
3 Bedroom $184,000
Multi-family $172,500
4 Bedroom $169,000
4 Bedroom $150,000
Comm./Res. $149,900
121 4th St SE, Glenville
72038 Phillip Dr
1401 Swanhill Dr
18512 750th Ave
25213 725th Ave
3 Bedroom $149,900
3 Bedroom $146,219
3 Bedroom/Townhome $139,900
3 Bedroom $139,900
3 Bedroom $134,000
302 Bancroft Dr
103 W Richway Dr
1011 Shore Acres Dr
62485 230th St, Alden 21373 700th Ave, Alden
4 Bedroom $129,900
3 Bedroom $124,900
3 Bedroom $124,900
2 Bedroom $115,500
3 Bedroom $114,000
2317 Margaretha
2002 Riviera Dr
639 Marshall St
815 Water St
80 School St, Alden
3 Bedroom $84,500
2 Bedroom $74,900
3 Bedroom $59,900
3 Bedroom $59,900
2 Bedroom $55,000
www.bleckerrealty.com 143 W. Clark St Albert Lea
(lower level of the Home Federal Building)
Beckie Blecker Broker®/Owner
379-9009 “BETTER CALL BLECKER” Call one of our friendly agents to find your dream home today! 198 2nd St NE, Clarks Grove
101 3rd Ave NE, Geneva
2006 3rd Ave SE, Austin
383-4844
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108 California St S, Brownsdale
Lots of living space on outskirts of Geneva, Fenced back yard with deck MLS # 4023231 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844
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905 8th Ave SW, Austin
3bed/1bath, Family room Fenced yard w/ Patio MLS # 4022140 Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780
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360 10th Ave SW, Wells NEW G N LISTI
Totally updated interior, Bath on each Fixer-upper, level. Egress window, Large lot Southwest Austin MLS # 4024543 MLS # 4023128 Call Kathy Wencl at 438-3126 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cprDSO5wZo www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay6sC-XP_A0
Robin Meyer
Broker Assoc. 438-8800
1106 1st Ave SW Austin
433-3536
Dave Thompson
Broker Assoc./Auctioneer
438-9646
Kathy Wencl Realtor® 438-3126
1806 22nd St SW, Austin E PRIC ED C REDU
Built in 2002. Move in condition MLS # 4024536 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844
Brian Blecker
Realtor®/Owner 383-1780
Dorothy Peterson
Broker Associate/GRI 456-0731
Kim Renville Realtor® 4469-1552
65425 250th St, Dexter E PRIC ED C REDU
Just needs some finishing 3 bed/2 bath, Corner lot MLS # 4023324 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844
Country Living, Private 3 Bed/1 Bath, 2 miles west of Dexter MLS # 4024028 Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780
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411 13th St NE, Austin
911 2nd Ave NE, Austin
E PRIC ED C REDU
5 yr. old- Handicap Accessible Heated Garage MLS # 4025441 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844
Lakeviews, 3 bedroom, 2 bath on corner lot, 3 car garage MLS # 4021610
Spacious! 3 BR, 2 Bath, 2 Story Home. MLS # 4023364 Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646 www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Ybh8MKjSI
Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780
508 11th Ave SW, Austin
904 3rd Ave. NW, Austin
205 8th St NW, Austin
514 36th St NW, Austin
405 11th St NW, Austin
1 bedroom/1 bath Convenient location, easy on utilities MLS# 4000937 Call Dorothy Peterson at 456-0731
3 bed/ 1.5 bath, Newer siding, windows, Newer furnace & CA MLS # 4015343 Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780
2+ Bedroom 1 ¼ story, 2 Stall Garage MLS # 4024548 Call Dave Thompson at 438-3126
One of a kind! 2 car attach! Large Lot! MLS # 4024591 Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780
Pack & Unpack That’s all you have to do!! MLS # 4025023 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844
1000 20th St NE, Austin
806 2nd Ave SW, Austin
2 beds/ possible 3rd LL 2 decks 25 yr Well cared for & It Shows! guarantee. Main floor laundry Newer bath & electrical Drain & anchor system LL MLS # 4024276 MLS # 4018751 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844 Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iCvjcnSM7Y www.youtube.com/watch?v=RecCg7XSIAs
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THIS SPACE RESERVED FOR YOUR HOME!
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
306 12th Ave SW, Austin
409 Main St, Brownsdale
28441 State Hwy 56, Brownsdale
412 5th St, Lyle
E PRIC ED C REDU
Great Location. 5.52 Acres, Outbuildings MLS # 4023734 Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UVe8btCOPQ
33626 620th Ave, Sargeant
110 Mill St, Brownsdale
IAL MERC COM PERTY PRO
IAL MERC COM PERTY PRO
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Large Newer 36x45 Steel Shed, 3+ BR Maintenance Free Siding. MLS # 4018149 Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Smb-O4-zOVg
LYLE LOTS
Different shapes and sizes to choose from. Priced from $14,500-$19,900
Hardwood floors, ceramic tile New bathrooms, newer furnace MLS # 4024101 Call Kathy Wencl at 438-3126
Commercial lot with 34’ x 36’ building Building has 200 amp service MLS# 4012991 Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646
Saw & Blade Sharpening business. Includes Building, equipment & established customer base. MLS # 4015429 Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcDr7K9IwAc
Private Location Older home/ Beautiful Woodwork MLS # 4025065 Call Brian Blecker at 383-1780 www.youtube.com/watch?v=1C-Sdnpv3oU
808 Columbus Ave, Albert Lea
307 2nd St, Lyle
26784 570th Ave, Austin
113 2nd St, Lyle
603 12th Ave SW, Austin
3 bedroom, ¾ lg. bathroom w/ laundry dbl detached garage MLS # 4022230 Call Robin Meyer at 438-8800 www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxzAk1R8o-c
3 Bedroom, 1 ½ Story Home in SW Austin. Great Yard & Storage Shed MLS # 4024574 Call Dave Thompson at 438-9646
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2 Bedroom, 1 Story Attached Garage, Deck, Nice Sized Lot MLS # 4024848 Call Kathy Wencl at 438-3126 1300 8th Ave NE, Austin
TOO LATE TOO LATE
Little House! Little Price! BIG Lot! 3 bedroom rambler on 1 acre 1 bedroom on main on 60 x 170 lot. Blacktop road 10 minutes out of Austin MLS # 4016832 MLS # 4021373 Call Robin Meyer at 438-8800 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjEnNpo2XlQ 17 Lions St, Adams 2321 Larson, Albert Lea
77281 170th St, Albert Lea
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Opportunity Knocks! Nice Lot MLS # 4024754 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844
400 5th Place NW, Austin E PRIC ED C REDU
E PRIC ED C REDU
Rambler, Dbl. garage Family room in lower level MLS # 2935252 Call Kathy Wencl at 438-3126
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RAMBLER 3 Stall Garage MLS # 4025321 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844
2.77 acres just off blacktop Deck, partial fenced yard MLS # 4022417 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844
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Close to downtown 4+ bedrooms, Priced cheaper than rent MLS # 4023854 Call Beckie Blecker at 383-4844 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxHjT6FdSSI
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Julie Claussen,
• Purchase or refinance • Fixed, variable or balloon options • Competitive rates • Affordable closing costs • Home improvement & home equity • Experienced • Excellent customer service
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Assisting The Public In: • • • •
Abstracting Searches Title Insurance Disbursing
• Escrowing • Closing Property Sales and Refinancing • ALL TITLE SERVICES
Everyone is Considered A Valuable Customer Justin Oman,
146 W. COLLEGE
Albert Lea
377-1399
FAX 377-8033
Consumer Lender
For your next home loan call Julie or Justin today at 373-1481
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305 S. Newton Albert Lea, MN 373-8963
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Sue Richards 383-7033
Delores Sherburne 383-2233
Dave Springborg 391-1691
Kisti Skaar 383-6137
Dawn Freeman 383-1300
Doris Hagen 383-5602
139 E. William St Albert Lea, MN 56007 Modern apartments reflecting yesterday’s charm
373-2727
Features & 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 residents • Storage areas on each floor • Secured lobby entrance • On-site management office • Ample surface parking with 16 underground parking stalls available for rental CONVENIENT CENTRAL LOCATION The Lofts at Lea Center are an unequaled, affordably-priced apartment location within the Albert Lea area. Income restrictions apply
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72159 Wineglass Rd • 16.72 Acres
Executive Home
-Open Floor Plan With Gorgeous Windows -Custom Master Bed/Bath Walk Out to Deck -Four Bedrooms and Bonus Room Above Garage
825 Minnie Maddern St • Quiet Location $144,900
-Updated Kitchen Fully Applianced -Two Deck Overlooking Large Backyard -Available for Quick Possession
1102 E Richway Dr • Priced to Sell! $134,900 118 N 7th Ave • Priced to Sell $69,900 -Main Floor Family Room With Fireplace -Three Plus Bedrooms on Main Floor -Three Seasons Porch -Large Park Across Street
-Three Bedrooms -Move in Ready -Two Car Attached Garage -Deck off Back of Home
-Five Bedrooms/Two Baths -Many Updates are Done -Move in Ready -Lower Level Family Room/Walkout -Completely Fenced in yard with play set
-Update Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances -Large Family Room Addition/With Fireplace -Walkout Basement -Park Across the Street
Properties
Steve Honsey 383-6168
412 E. WILLIAM, ALBERT LEA, MN
507-377-2752
A New Home for the New Year!
70040 120th St, Emmons • $149,900 308 Miller, Twin Lakes • $75,900
308 Garden Rd • Shoreland Heights $184,900 122 Ridge Rd • Great location! $134,500
MATT JOHNSON, Broker Associate
Properties 412 E. William St. Albert Lea, MN • 377-2752
507-213-0360
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 windows, hardwood flooring, & eat-in kitchen.
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with JAN MATTSON Whether 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.
O’Byrne Realty, Inc. 200 North Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 800-439-1473
CONTACT ME TODAY! Direct: (507) 383-4876 E-mail: janmattson@charter.net Web site: www.janmattson.com
Happy Holidays from your friends at Blecker Realty
Beckie Blecker Broker®/Owner
383-4844
Dave Thompson
Broker Assoc./Auctioneer
438-9646
Brian Blecker
Realtor®/Owner 383-1780
Kathy Wencl Realtor® 438-3126
Robin Meyer
Broker Assoc. 438-8800
Dorothy Peterson
Broker Associate/GRI 456-0731
www.bleckerrealty.com
143 W. Clark St Albert Lea
1106 1st Ave SW Austin (Lower level of the Home Federal Building)
379-9009 433-3536
Kim Renville Realtor® 4469-1552