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$344,949
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 78How 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 $150,000 on Oct 23, 2013

17840 285TH ST

SHAFER, MN 55074
0
Baths
33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$345K
$269K low$420K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Oct 23, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$816 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$170,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$287,200

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.50
76
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
36
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
54
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
55
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
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.57 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
CountyCHISAGO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.33.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Taylors Falls ElementaryB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.7 mi
M
Chisago Lakes Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi
H
Chisago Lakes High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: Chisago Lakes School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55074These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.97%
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.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,701
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,390
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

17840 285th 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Chisago County

What homes are worth in Shafer 55074

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

This home
$130K$751K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Shafer 55074.

How it measures up in Shafer 55074

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shafer 55074.

Estimated value$344,949
CheaperTypical $296,191Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size33 ac
SmallerTypical 4.2 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

How 17840 285th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShafer 55074Chisago County
Estimated valuepricier than$344,94963% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than33 ac87% of homes92% of homes

About 17840 285th St

How much is 17840 285th St, Shafer, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17840 285th St, Shafer, MN is $344,949 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $269,482 to $420,416. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17840 285th St, Shafer, MN last sell?

17840 285th St, Shafer, MN last sold on Oct 23, 2013 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 17840 285th St, Shafer, MN?

17840 285th St, Shafer, MN is assigned to Taylors Falls Elementary (elementary), rated B-; Chisago Lakes Middle School (middle), rated A-; Chisago Lakes High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Chisago Lakes School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17840 285th St, Shafer, MN compare to other homes in Shafer 55074?

Among the 1,112 homes in Shafer 55074, it is worth more than 63% of them ($344,949 against a typical $296,191) and its lot is bigger than 87% of them (33 ac against a typical 4.2 ac). Measured against all of Chisago County, it is worth more than 60% 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 17840 285th St, Shafer, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17840 285th St, Shafer, MN was $816.

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