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$96,299$57 / 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 90How 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

21280 1ST ST

ESSIG, MN 56073
5
Beds
1
Baths
1,696 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.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$96K
$86K low$106K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$440 (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.$73,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$64,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBrown
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.1970
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached

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.

M
New Ulm High SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.8 mi
E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 7.0 mi

District: New Ulm Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56073These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.9

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.95%
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.6.9%
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.16,807
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.85 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,517
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,601
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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.57%

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How this home compares

21280 1st 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 less than 95% of homes in New Ulm 56073
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in New Ulm 56073
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in New Ulm 56073
  • Older than 85% of homes in New Ulm 56073

What homes are worth in New Ulm 56073

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

This home
$76K$492K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in New Ulm 56073.

How it measures up in New Ulm 56073

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Ulm 56073.

Estimated value$96,299
CheaperTypical $217,613Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,696 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 21280 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Ulm 56073Brown County
Estimated valuepricier than$96,2995% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57almost no homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than1,696 ft²69% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than191215% of homes19% of homes

About 21280 1st St

How much is 21280 1st St, Essig, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21280 1st St, Essig, MN is $96,299 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $86,201 to $106,397. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21280 1st St, Essig, MN last sell?

21280 1st St, Essig, MN last sold on Jun 20, 2012, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21280 1st St, Essig, MN?

21280 1st St, Essig, MN has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,696 square feet of living space.

When was 21280 1st St, Essig, MN built?

21280 1st St, Essig, MN was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 21280 1st St, Essig, MN?

21280 1st St, Essig, MN is assigned to New Ulm High School (middle), rated A; Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in New Ulm Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21280 1st St, Essig, MN compare to other homes in New Ulm 56073?

Among the 7,034 homes in New Ulm 56073, it is worth more than 5% of them ($96,299 against a typical $217,613), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($57 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,696 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1912 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Brown County, it is worth more than 13% 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 21280 1st St, Essig, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 21280 1st St, Essig, MN was $440. The county assessed it at $73,300.

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