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$466,018$251 / 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 86How 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 $195,000 on Oct 1, 2013

12522 RUSSELL LAKE RD

BRAINERD, MN 56401
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,856 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.
16.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$466K
$399K low$533K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Oct 1, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,264 (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.$651,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$163,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$487,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$574,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$651,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyCROW WING
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.16.10
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.Central
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 · 350 ft²

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

E
Harrison Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.3 mi
M
Brainerd Senior High SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi

District: Brainerd Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56401These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.32,810
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.90 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,270
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,865
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.28 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

12522 Russell Lake Rd 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 89% of homes in Brainerd 56401
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Brainerd 56401
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Brainerd 56401
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Crow Wing County

What homes are worth in Brainerd 56401

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

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$91K$800K

This home is worth more than 89% of homes in Brainerd 56401.

How it measures up in Brainerd 56401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brainerd 56401.

Estimated value$466,018
CheaperTypical $229,964Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,856 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,288 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size16.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 12522 Russell Lake Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrainerd 56401Crow Wing County
Estimated valuepricier than$466,01889% of homes83% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25182% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,856 ft²81% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than16.1 ac91% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than198751% of homes43% of homes

About 12522 Russell Lake Rd

How much is 12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN is $466,018 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $399,234 to $532,802. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN last sell?

12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN last sold on Oct 1, 2013 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN?

12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,856 square feet of living space and a 16.10-acre lot.

When was 12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN built?

12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN?

12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN is assigned to Harrison Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Brainerd Senior High School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Brainerd Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN compare to other homes in Brainerd 56401?

Among the 14,375 homes in Brainerd 56401, it is worth more than 89% of them ($466,018 against a typical $229,964), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($251 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 81% of them (1,856 ft² against a typical 1,288 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (16.1 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1987 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Crow Wing County, it is worth more than 83% 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 12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12522 Russell Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN was $2,264. The county assessed it at $651,600.

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