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$503,072$158 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $269,900 on Jun 27, 2012

12598 DRIFTWOOD LN

APPLE VALLEY, MN 55124
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,180 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$503K
$486K low$520K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$269,900 · Jun 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,596 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$478,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$109,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$368,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$481,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$478,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDakota
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.1996
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Finished

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.

M
Falcon Ridge Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Highland Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Eastview High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Isd 196

Neighborhood · ZIP 55124These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.58,162
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,330 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,083
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$124,016
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

12598 Driftwood Ln 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 82% of homes in Saint Paul 55124
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Saint Paul 55124
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Saint Paul 55124

What homes are worth in Saint Paul 55124

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

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$173K$708K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Saint Paul 55124.

How it measures up in Saint Paul 55124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Paul 55124.

Estimated value$503,072
CheaperTypical $375,199Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area3,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,950 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 12598 Driftwood Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint Paul 55124Dakota County
Estimated valuepricier than$503,07282% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15819% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than3,180 ft²87% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac48% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than198852% of homes50% of homes

About 12598 Driftwood Ln

How much is 12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN is $503,072 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $485,794 to $520,350. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN last sell?

12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN last sold on Jun 27, 2012 for $269,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN?

12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,180 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN built?

12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN?

12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN is assigned to Falcon Ridge Middle School (middle), rated A-; Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Eastview High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Isd 196. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN compare to other homes in Saint Paul 55124?

Among the 19,308 homes in Saint Paul 55124, it is worth more than 82% of them ($503,072 against a typical $375,199), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($158 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 87% of them (3,180 ft² against a typical 1,950 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1988 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Dakota County, it is worth more than 77% 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 12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12598 Driftwood Ln, Apple Valley, MN was $5,596. The county assessed it at $478,000.

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