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$285,385$158 / 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 $248,000 on May 30, 2002

2005 FOREST RIDGE LN

BUFFALO, MN 55313
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,807 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$285K
$234K low$337K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$248,000 · May 30, 2002
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.$49,785
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$39,828
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.84%
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.$235,600
MR COOPER · recorded Feb 14, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,284 (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.$369,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$294,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$355,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$369,500

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.Modular
CountyWRIGHT
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2004
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
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.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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 · 152 ft²Porch · 36 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Buffalo High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Buffalo Community Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
E
Tatanka Elementary STEM SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.0 mi

District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 55313These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,092
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.244 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,292
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,973
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

2005 Forest Ridge Ln 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 73% of homes in Buffalo 55313
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Buffalo 55313
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Buffalo 55313

What homes are worth in Buffalo 55313

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

This home
$136K$796K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Buffalo 55313.

How it measures up in Buffalo 55313

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buffalo 55313.

Estimated value$285,385
CheaperTypical $270,509Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,807 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.36 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1993Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 2005 Forest Ridge Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuffalo 55313Wright County
Estimated valuepricier than$285,38556% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15827% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,807 ft²74% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac53% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than200274% of homes62% of homes

About 2005 Forest Ridge Ln

How much is 2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN is $285,385 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $233,574 to $337,196. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN last sell?

2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN last sold on May 30, 2002 for $248,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN?

2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,807 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN built?

2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. It is a modular home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN?

2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN is assigned to Buffalo High School (high), rated A-; Buffalo Community Middle School (middle), rated B+; Tatanka Elementary STEM School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN compare to other homes in Buffalo 55313?

Among the 8,673 homes in Buffalo 55313, it is worth more than 56% of them ($285,385 against a typical $270,509), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($158 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,807 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.36 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2002 against a typical 1993). Measured against all of Wright County, it is worth more than 53% 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 2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2005 Forest Ridge Ln, Buffalo, MN was $4,284. The county assessed it at $369,500.

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