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$128,484$72 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

281 COLLEGE ST SW

VALLEY CITY, ND 58072
5
Beds
1
Baths
1,782 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$128K
$103K low$154K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,983 (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.$38,950 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$36,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,900

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.197 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.Single Family Residential
CountyBARNES
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
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

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Valley City Junior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Valley City High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 1.1 mi

District: Valley City Public School District 2

Neighborhood · ZIP 58072These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
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.7,456
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.23 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,715
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,685
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

281 College St Sw 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 70% of homes in Valley City 58072
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Valley City 58072
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Barnes County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Barnes County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Valley City 58072

What homes are worth in Valley City 58072

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

This home
$42K$623K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Valley City 58072.

How it measures up in Valley City 58072

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Valley City 58072.

Estimated value$128,484
CheaperTypical $190,695Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$72
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,782 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,365 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 1.69 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 281 College St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley City 58072Barnes County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,48430% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7211% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,782 ft²73% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac24% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than190010% of homes17% of homes

About 281 College St Sw

How much is 281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND is $128,484 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $102,748 to $154,220. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND last sell?

281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND last sold on Dec 27, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND?

281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,782 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND built?

281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND?

281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND is assigned to Valley City Junior High School (middle), rated B; Valley City High School (high), rated C-; Jefferson Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Valley City Public School District 2. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND compare to other homes in Valley City 58072?

Among the 3,464 homes in Valley City 58072, it is worth more than 30% of them ($128,484 against a typical $190,695), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($72 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,782 ft² against a typical 1,365 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 1.69 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1900 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Barnes County, it is worth more than 33% 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 281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 College St Sw, Valley City, ND was $1,983. The county assessed it at $38,950.

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