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$440,269
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 94How 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
Last sold for $385,000 on Nov 23, 2022

1978 81ST ST

BALSAM LAKE, WI 54810
0
Baths
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$440K
$415K low$465K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$385,000 · Nov 23, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,347 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$390,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$176,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$390,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$401,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.111 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyPolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Unity High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.6 mi
E
Unity Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 6.6 mi
M
Unity Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.6 mi

District: Unity School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 54810These 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.160
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 100.10

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.62%
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.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.48 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,734
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°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.54%

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How this home compares

1978 81st 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.

  • Worth more than 76% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Balsam Lake 54810

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

This home
$67K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Balsam Lake 54810.

How it measures up in Balsam Lake 54810

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Balsam Lake 54810.

Estimated value$440,269
CheaperTypical $379,267Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.83 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

How 1978 81st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBalsam Lake 54810Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$440,26958% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac21% of homes20% of homes

About 1978 81st St

How much is 1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI is $440,269 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $415,473 to $465,065. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI last sell?

1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI last sold on Nov 23, 2022 for $385,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI?

1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI is assigned to Unity High School (high), rated C; Unity Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Unity Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Unity School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI compare to other homes in Balsam Lake 54810?

Among the 2,146 homes in Balsam Lake 54810, it is worth more than 58% of them ($440,269 against a typical $379,267) and its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.83 ac). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 76% 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 1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1978 81st St, Balsam Lake, WI was $3,347. The county assessed it at $390,100.

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