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$193,955$166 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

26974 197TH ST

READING, MN 56165
2
Baths
1,166 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$194K
$175K low$213K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,086 (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.$166,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$166,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNOBLES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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
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.

M
Worthington Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 6.8 mi
H
Worthington High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 8.0 mi
E
Prairie Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 8.4 mi

District: Worthington Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56165These 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.86
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.249
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,827
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,851
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.58%

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How this home compares

26974 197th 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Reading 56165
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Nobles County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Reading 56165

What homes are worth in Reading 56165

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

This home
$105K$509K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Reading 56165.

How it measures up in Reading 56165

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 56165.

Estimated value$193,955
CheaperTypical $232,010Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$166
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,166 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,430 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 26974 197th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 56165Nobles County
Estimated valuepricier than$193,95536% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16647% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than1,166 ft²33% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac34% of homes79% of homes
Year builtnewer than194565% of homes42% of homes

About 26974 197th St

How much is 26974 197th St, Reading, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26974 197th St, Reading, MN is $193,955 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $175,324 to $212,586. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26974 197th St, Reading, MN last sell?

26974 197th St, Reading, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26974 197th St, Reading, MN?

26974 197th St, Reading, MN has 2 bathrooms, 1,166 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 26974 197th St, Reading, MN built?

26974 197th St, Reading, MN was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26974 197th St, Reading, MN?

26974 197th St, Reading, MN is assigned to Worthington Middle School (middle), rated D+; Worthington High School (high), rated D+; Prairie Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Worthington Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26974 197th St, Reading, MN compare to other homes in Reading 56165?

Among the 106 homes in Reading 56165, it is worth more than 36% of them ($193,955 against a typical $232,010), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($166 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,166 ft² against a typical 1,430 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1945 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Nobles County, it is worth more than 47% 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 26974 197th St, Reading, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 26974 197th St, Reading, MN was $1,086. The county assessed it at $166,200.

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