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$179,520$93 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $170,000 on Apr 2, 2012

17820 AMES CT

FARIBAULT, MN 55021
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,924 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.
0.56 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$180K
$156K low$203K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Apr 2, 2012
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.199%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$181,820
EDINA REALTY MORTGAGE · recorded Apr 2, 2012
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$140,000
WELLS FARGO BK
3rd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$35,000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,752 (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.$380,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$366,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$380,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyRICE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.56
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
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 ft²Patio · 144 ft²Porch · 290 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.2 mi
H
Faribault High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Faribault Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Faribault Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55021These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.31,481
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.164 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,981
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,459
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

17820 Ames Ct 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 82% of homes in Rice County
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in Rice County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Faribault 55021
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Faribault 55021

What homes are worth in Faribault 55021

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

This home
$98K$698K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Faribault 55021.

How it measures up in Faribault 55021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Faribault 55021.

Estimated value$179,520
CheaperTypical $239,666Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$93
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area1,924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,349 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.56 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 17820 Ames Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFaribault 55021Rice County
Estimated valuepricier than$179,52028% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$935% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,924 ft²83% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.56 ac67% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than197453% of homes45% of homes

About 17820 Ames Ct

How much is 17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN is $179,520 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $155,888 to $203,152. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN last sell?

17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN last sold on Apr 2, 2012 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN?

17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,924 square feet of living space and a 0.56-acre lot.

When was 17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN built?

17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN?

17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN is assigned to Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Faribault High School (high), rated C; Faribault Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Faribault Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN compare to other homes in Faribault 55021?

Among the 11,108 homes in Faribault 55021, it is worth more than 28% of them ($179,520 against a typical $239,666), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($93 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 83% of them (1,924 ft² against a typical 1,349 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.56 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1974 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Rice County, it is worth more than 18% 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 17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17820 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN was $2,752. The county assessed it at $380,700.

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