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$184,968$150 / 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 73How 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 $43,000 on Jul 6, 2006

17870 AMES CT

FARIBAULT, MN 55021
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,232 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.
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
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

$185K
$136K low$234K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,000 · Jul 6, 2006
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.$11,968
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$9,574
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.92%
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.$94,000
AFFINITY PLUS FCU · recorded Feb 10, 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.$79,000
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,532 (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.$218,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$73,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$207,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$218,300

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.0.46
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 64 ft²Patio · 224 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.

E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Faribault High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi
M
Faribault Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 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.Yes

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

17870 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 81% of homes in Rice County
  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Rice County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Rice County
  • Newer than 92% 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.

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$100K$695K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$184,968
CheaperTypical $239,965Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$150
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,232 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 17870 Ames Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFaribault 55021Rice County
Estimated valuepricier than$184,96830% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15035% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than1,232 ft²39% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac63% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than200692% of homes89% of homes

About 17870 Ames Ct

How much is 17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN is $184,968 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $135,849 to $234,087. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN last sell?

17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN last sold on Jul 6, 2006 for $43,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN?

17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,232 square feet of living space and a 0.46-acre lot.

When was 17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN built?

17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN?

17870 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 17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN compare to other homes in Faribault 55021?

Among the 11,108 homes in Faribault 55021, it is worth more than 30% of them ($184,968 against a typical $239,965), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($150 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,232 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.46 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2006 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Rice County, it is worth more than 19% 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 17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17870 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN was $2,532. The county assessed it at $218,300.

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