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Last sold for $670,000 on Jul 3, 2018

242 BASIL ST

TAYLORS FALLS, MN 55084
0
Baths
6,912 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.
1.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$670,000 · Jul 3, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,782 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$766,500 (2024)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$741,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$766,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
28
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
52
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
53
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
30
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential Income (General/Multi-Family)
CountyChisago
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.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.34
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(4)

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.

E
Taylors Falls ElementaryB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Chisago Lakes Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.4 mi
H
Chisago Lakes High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 9.4 mi

District: Chisago Lakes School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55084These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.10

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.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,947
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.77 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,458
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,355
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.43°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 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

242 Basil 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Taylors Falls 55084
  • Older than 68% of homes in Chisago County

How it measures up in Taylors Falls 55084

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Taylors Falls 55084.

Living area6,912 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,364 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.34 ac
SmallerTypical 1.67 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 242 Basil St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaylors Falls 55084Chisago County
Living areabigger than6,912 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.34 ac48% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197947% of homes32% of homes

About 242 Basil St

When did 242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN last sell?

242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN last sold on Jul 3, 2018 for $670,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN?

242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN has 6,912 square feet of living space and a 1.34-acre lot.

When was 242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN built?

242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN?

242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN is assigned to Taylors Falls Elementary (elementary), rated B-; Chisago Lakes Middle School (middle), rated A-; Chisago Lakes High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Chisago Lakes School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN compare to other homes in Taylors Falls 55084?

Among the 964 homes in Taylors Falls 55084, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,912 ft² against a typical 1,364 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (1.34 ac against a typical 1.67 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1979 against a typical 1982). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Basil St, Taylors Falls, MN was $12,782. The county assessed it at $766,500.

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