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$41,420
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 63How 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
Last sold for $48,000 on Dec 2, 2025

217 1ST ST S

FESSENDEN, ND 58438
0
Baths
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$41K
$26K low$57K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,000 · Dec 2, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$704 (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.$38,760 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,450
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,520

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyWELLS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Fessenden-Bowdon High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Fessenden-Bowdon Public School District 25

Neighborhood · ZIP 58438These 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.124
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 100.7

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.379
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,211
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,355
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 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

217 1st St S 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 81% of homes in Fessenden 58438
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Fessenden 58438

What homes are worth in Fessenden 58438

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

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$30K$367K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Fessenden 58438.

How it measures up in Fessenden 58438

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fessenden 58438.

Estimated value$41,420
CheaperTypical $95,223Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.55 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

How 217 1st St S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFessenden 58438Wells County
Estimated valuepricier than$41,42019% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac3% of homes5% of homes

About 217 1st St S

How much is 217 1st St S, Fessenden, ND worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 1st St S, Fessenden, ND is $41,420 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $25,920 to $56,920. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 1st St S, Fessenden, ND last sell?

217 1st St S, Fessenden, ND last sold on Dec 2, 2025 for $48,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 217 1st St S, Fessenden, ND?

217 1st St S, Fessenden, ND is assigned to Fessenden-Bowdon High School (high), rated B+; Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Fessenden-Bowdon Public School District 25. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 1st St S, Fessenden, ND compare to other homes in Fessenden 58438?

Among the 286 homes in Fessenden 58438, it is worth more than 19% of them ($41,420 against a typical $95,223) and its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.55 ac). Measured against all of Wells County, it is worth more than 23% 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 217 1st St S, Fessenden, ND?

The 2026 property tax bill for 217 1st St S, Fessenden, ND was $704. The county assessed it at $38,760.

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