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$312,488$274 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $183,500 on Jan 23, 2015

1553 INDEPENDENCE AVE

CHASKA, MN 55318
3
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,140 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$312K
$301K low$324K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$183,500 · Jan 23, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,322 (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.$324,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$130,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$331,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$324,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCARVER
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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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 · 144 ft²Porch · 76 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.

M
Chaska Middle School WestA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Clover Ridge Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi
H
Chaska High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Eastern Carver County Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 55318These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.7

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,865
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.820 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$117,763
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,985
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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

1553 Independence Ave 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 less than 79% of homes in Carver County
  • Costs more per square foot than 65% of homes in Chaska 55318
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Carver County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Chaska 55318

What homes are worth in Chaska 55318

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

This home
$159K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Chaska 55318.

How it measures up in Chaska 55318

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chaska 55318.

Estimated value$312,488
CheaperTypical $433,425Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$274
CheaperTypical $240Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 1553 Independence Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChaska 55318Carver County
Estimated valuepricier than$312,48826% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27465% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²15% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac53% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than198321% of homes23% of homes

About 1553 Independence Ave

How much is 1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN is $312,488 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $300,633 to $324,343. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN last sell?

1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN last sold on Jan 23, 2015 for $183,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN?

1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN has 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN built?

1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN was built in 1983, making it 43 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN?

1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN is assigned to Chaska Middle School West (middle), rated A; Clover Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Chaska High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Eastern Carver County Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN compare to other homes in Chaska 55318?

Among the 9,867 homes in Chaska 55318, it is worth more than 26% of them ($312,488 against a typical $433,425), its price per square foot is higher than 65% of them ($274 against a typical $240), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1983 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Carver County, it is worth more than 21% 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 1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1553 Independence Ave, Chaska, MN was $2,322. The county assessed it at $324,100.

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