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$195,048$296 / 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 92How 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 $133,309 on Apr 18, 2016

217 WATER ST S

NORTHFIELD, MN 55057
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
660 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.
875 ft²
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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$195K
$179K low$211K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$133,309 · Apr 18, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,560 (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.$202,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$198,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,100

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.89 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.Condominium
CountyRICE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Builtup (layered Asphalt)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Northfield High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Sibley ElementaryA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Northfield Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Northfield Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55057These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,848
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.210 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,623
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,547
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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.58%

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How this home compares

217 Water 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 96% of homes in Northfield 55057
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Northfield 55057
  • Among the smallest homes in Northfield 55057
  • Among the smallest lots in Northfield 55057
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Northfield 55057

What homes are worth in Northfield 55057

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

This home
$167K$866K

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Northfield 55057.

How it measures up in Northfield 55057

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Northfield 55057.

Estimated value$195,048
CheaperTypical $380,811Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$296
CheaperTypical $231Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area660 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size875 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 217 Water St S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthfield 55057Rice County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,0484% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29680% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than660 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than875 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than200382% of homes81% of homes

About 217 Water St S

How much is 217 Water St S, Northfield, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Water St S, Northfield, MN is $195,048 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $179,007 to $211,089. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Water St S, Northfield, MN last sell?

217 Water St S, Northfield, MN last sold on Apr 18, 2016 for $133,309, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 Water St S, Northfield, MN?

217 Water St S, Northfield, MN has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 660 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 217 Water St S, Northfield, MN built?

217 Water St S, Northfield, MN was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Water St S, Northfield, MN?

217 Water St S, Northfield, MN is assigned to Northfield High School (high), rated A-; Sibley Elementary (elementary), rated A+; Northfield Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Northfield Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Water St S, Northfield, MN compare to other homes in Northfield 55057?

Among the 7,759 homes in Northfield 55057, it is worth more than 4% of them ($195,048 against a typical $380,811), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($296 against a typical $231), it is bigger than almost none of them (660 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (875 ft² against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (2003 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Rice County, it is worth more than 10% 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 Water St S, Northfield, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Water St S, Northfield, MN was $3,560. The county assessed it at $202,100.

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