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$278,581$153 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $277,900 on Aug 26, 2026

1609 INDEPENDENCE DR

NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,820 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.
2.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$279K
$271K low$286K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$277,900 · Aug 26, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,834 (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.$260,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$215,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$258,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$260,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyDAKOTA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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.

E
Greenvale Park ElementaryA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Northfield High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Northfield Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Northfield Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55057These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.96%
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.5.1%
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.26,848
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.210 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,623
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,547
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

1609 Independence 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 less than 65% of homes in Northfield 55057
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Northfield 55057
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Dakota County
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Northfield 55057

What homes are worth in Northfield 55057

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

This home
$144K$851K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Northfield 55057.

How it measures up in Northfield 55057

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Northfield 55057.

Estimated value$278,581
CheaperTypical $322,120Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size2.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 1609 Independence Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthfield 55057Dakota County
Estimated valuepricier than$278,58135% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15320% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,820 ft²64% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.02 ac79% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than200485% of homes84% of homes

About 1609 Independence Dr

How much is 1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN is $278,581 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $270,673 to $286,489. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN last sell?

1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN last sold on Aug 26, 2026 for $277,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN?

1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,820 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN built?

1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN?

1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN is assigned to Greenvale Park Elementary (elementary), rated A; Northfield High School (high), rated A; Northfield Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Northfield Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN compare to other homes in Northfield 55057?

Among the 7,758 homes in Northfield 55057, it is worth more than 35% of them ($278,581 against a typical $322,120), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($153 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,820 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (2.02 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2004 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Dakota County, it is worth more than 48% 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 1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1609 Independence Dr, Northfield, MN was $3,834. The county assessed it at $260,000.

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