Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Vacant CommercialCommercial
Last sold for $9,000 on May 7, 2002

2ND ST SW

FOSSTON, MN 56542
0
Baths
3,520 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$9,000 · May 7, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$144 (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.$5,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Commercial
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
Fosston Secondary SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Magelssen Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi

District: Fosston Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56542These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.84%
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.13%
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.3,009
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,510
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,949
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

2nd 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.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Fosston 56542
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Fosston 56542

How it measures up in Fosston 56542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fosston 56542.

Living area3,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 2nd St Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFosston 56542Polk County
Living areabigger than3,520 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac2% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than196050% of homes46% of homes

About 2nd St Sw

When did 2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN last sell?

2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN last sold on May 7, 2002 for $9,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN?

2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN has 3,520 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN built?

2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN?

2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN is assigned to Fosston Secondary School (middle), rated A; Magelssen Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Fosston Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN compare to other homes in Fosston 56542?

Among the 1,241 homes in Fosston 56542, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,520 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1960 against a typical 1961). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2nd St Sw, Fosston, MN was $144. The county assessed it at $5,000.

Closest homes

More homes in Fosston 56542

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 2nd St Sw on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map