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$506,061$415 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $435,000 on May 3, 2024

1242 BAY RIDGE DR

DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,220 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$506K
$447K low$565K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$435,000 · May 3, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,474 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$369,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$330,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$335,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$369,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyBECKER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 224 ft²Patio · 100 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Detroit Lakes Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Rossman Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
M
Detroit Lakes Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Detroit Lakes Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56501These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.19

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,014
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.74 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,270
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,696
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

1242 Bay Ridge Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 75% of homes in Becker County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Becker County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Becker County
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Detroit Lakes 56501

What homes are worth in Detroit Lakes 56501

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$99K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Detroit Lakes 56501.

How it measures up in Detroit Lakes 56501

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Detroit Lakes 56501.

Estimated value$506,061
CheaperTypical $369,952Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$415
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,359 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 1242 Bay Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDetroit Lakes 56501Becker County
Estimated valuepricier than$506,06169% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41580% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,220 ft²39% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac36% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than200373% of homes73% of homes

About 1242 Bay Ridge Dr

How much is 1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN is $506,061 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $447,348 to $564,774. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN last sell?

1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN last sold on May 3, 2024 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN?

1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,220 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN built?

1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN?

1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN is assigned to Detroit Lakes Senior High School (high), rated B+; Rossman Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Detroit Lakes Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Detroit Lakes Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN compare to other homes in Detroit Lakes 56501?

Among the 10,975 homes in Detroit Lakes 56501, it is worth more than 69% of them ($506,061 against a typical $369,952), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($415 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,220 ft² against a typical 1,359 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (2003 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of Becker County, it is worth more than 75% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1242 Bay Ridge Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN was $3,474. The county assessed it at $369,300.

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