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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $135,000 on Feb 1, 2002

21480 RUTH LAKE DR

EMILY, MN 56447
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,052 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.
0.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,000 · Feb 1, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,122 (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.$843,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$407,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$435,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$794,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$843,200

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.110 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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
CountyCROW WING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.60
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.Wood Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Beach (Ocean, River Or Lake)
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 378 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

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

E
Cuyuna Range Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 17.6 mi
M
Crosby-Ironton Secondary SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 18.2 mi

District: Crosby-Ironton Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56447These 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.151
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.42%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,138
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,992
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,991
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.28 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

21480 Ruth Lake Dr 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Emily 56447
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Emily 56447
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Emily 56447

How it measures up in Emily 56447

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emily 56447.

Living area2,052 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,188 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.6 ac
SmallerTypical 1.36 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 21480 Ruth Lake Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmily 56447Crow Wing County
Living areabigger than2,052 ft²90% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.6 ac17% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than200377% of homes73% of homes

About 21480 Ruth Lake Dr

When did 21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN last sell?

21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN last sold on Feb 1, 2002 for $135,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN?

21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,052 square feet of living space and a 0.60-acre lot.

When was 21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN built?

21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN?

21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN is assigned to Cuyuna Range Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Crosby-Ironton Secondary School (middle), rated B. All sit in Crosby-Ironton Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN compare to other homes in Emily 56447?

Among the 1,596 homes in Emily 56447, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,052 ft² against a typical 1,188 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (0.6 ac against a typical 1.36 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (2003 against a typical 1989). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 21480 Ruth Lake Dr, Emily, MN was $6,122. The county assessed it at $843,200.

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