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$270,912$314 / 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 95How 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

16738 280TH ST

FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537
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Baths
864 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.
163.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$271K
$259K low$283K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,802 (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.$1,106,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,096,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,100,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,106,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
24
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
47
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
42
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOTTER TAIL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.163.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.Porch · 128 ft²

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

M
Kennedy High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 9–12 · 6.4 mi
E
Iq Academy 9-12C-
Elementary · Grades 9–12 · 6.5 mi

District: Fergus Falls Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56537These 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.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
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.19,451
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,087
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,018
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.23 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

16738 280th St 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Fergus Falls 56537
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Fergus Falls 56537
  • Among the largest lots in Fergus Falls 56537
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Fergus Falls 56537

What homes are worth in Fergus Falls 56537

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

This home
$95K$678K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Fergus Falls 56537.

How it measures up in Fergus Falls 56537

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fergus Falls 56537.

Estimated value$270,912
CheaperTypical $256,027Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$314
CheaperTypical $238Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,040 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size163.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 16738 280th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFergus Falls 56537Otter Tail County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,91253% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31475% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²35% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than163.4 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than198065% of homes52% of homes

About 16738 280th St

How much is 16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN is $270,912 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $258,616 to $283,208. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN last sell?

16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN?

16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN has 864 square feet of living space and a 163.40-acre lot.

When was 16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN built?

16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

What schools serve 16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN?

16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN is assigned to Kennedy High School (middle), rated A; Iq Academy 9-12 (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Fergus Falls Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN compare to other homes in Fergus Falls 56537?

Among the 8,855 homes in Fergus Falls 56537, it is worth more than 53% of them ($270,912 against a typical $256,027), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($314 against a typical $238), it is bigger than 35% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,040 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (163.4 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1980 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Otter Tail County, it is worth more than 40% 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 16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 16738 280th St, Fergus Falls, MN was $2,802. The county assessed it at $1,106,200.

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