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$87,075$81 / 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 82How 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 $50,000 on Feb 16, 2011

17898 AMES CT

FARIBAULT, MN 55021
0
Baths
1,080 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.
0.7 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.

Valuation

$87K
$71K low$103K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Feb 16, 2011
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.$87,075
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$69,660

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$460 (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.$56,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$52,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyRICE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.70
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
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.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

17898 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Rice County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Faribault 55021
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Rice County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Faribault 55021
  • Newer than 89% 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
$103K$716K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$87,075
CheaperTypical $241,368Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$81
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,352 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 17898 Ames Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFaribault 55021Rice County
Estimated valuepricier than$87,075almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$812% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²23% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac70% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than200489% of homes84% of homes

About 17898 Ames Ct

How much is 17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN is $87,075 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $71,344 to $102,806. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN last sell?

17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN last sold on Feb 16, 2011 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN?

17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN has 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN built?

17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

What schools serve 17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN?

17898 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 17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN compare to other homes in Faribault 55021?

Among the 11,108 homes in Faribault 55021, it is worth more than almost none of them ($87,075 against a typical $241,368), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($81 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,352 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2004 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Rice County, it is worth more than almost no 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 17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17898 Ames Ct, Faribault, MN was $460. The county assessed it at $56,600.

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