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$432,116$335 / 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 94How 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 $335,000 on Aug 26, 2008

2945 MERLEN DR

HOPKINS, MN 55305
4
Beds
4.3
Baths
1,288 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$432K
$407K low$458K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$335,000 · Aug 26, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,768 (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.$453,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$196,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$257,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$442,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$453,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyHENNEPIN
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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Lake
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 680 ft²Patio · 312 ft²

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
Hopkins North Junior HighC+
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 1.4 mi
E
L.H. Tanglen ElementaryC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.5 mi
H
Hopkins High SchoolC+
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Hopkins Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55305These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.8

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.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.9%
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.21,249
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,265 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,611
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,039
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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

2945 Merlen Dr 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Hopkins 55305
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Hopkins 55305
  • Older than 70% of homes in Hopkins 55305

What homes are worth in Hopkins 55305

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

This home
$106K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Hopkins 55305.

How it measures up in Hopkins 55305

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hopkins 55305.

Estimated value$432,116
CheaperTypical $457,270Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$335
CheaperTypical $285Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,482 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.59 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 2945 Merlen Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHopkins 55305Hennepin County
Estimated valuepricier than$432,11646% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33572% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²37% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac13% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than196230% of homes43% of homes

About 2945 Merlen Dr

How much is 2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN is $432,116 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $406,720 to $457,512. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN last sell?

2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN last sold on Aug 26, 2008 for $335,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN?

2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN has 4 bedrooms, 4.3 bathrooms, 1,288 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN built?

2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN?

2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN is assigned to Hopkins North Junior High (middle), rated C+; L.H. Tanglen Elementary (elementary), rated C; Hopkins High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Hopkins Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN compare to other homes in Hopkins 55305?

Among the 6,675 homes in Hopkins 55305, it is worth more than 46% of them ($432,116 against a typical $457,270), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($335 against a typical $285), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 1,482 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.59 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1962 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Hennepin County, it is worth more than 62% 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 2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2945 Merlen Dr, Hopkins, MN was $5,768. The county assessed it at $453,300.

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