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$159,460$145 / 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

345 8TH ST NW

FOSSTON, MN 56542
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,102 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.
0.24 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$159K
$150K low$169K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,120 (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.$138,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$155,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,000

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.A-Frame
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 48 ft²Patio · 152 ft²Porch · 32 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Fosston Secondary SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Magelssen Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 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%

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How this home compares

345 8th St Nw 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 78% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Polk County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Fosston 56542
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Fosston 56542

What homes are worth in Fosston 56542

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

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$53K$570K

This home is worth more than 35% 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.

Estimated value$159,460
CheaperTypical $199,941Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$145
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,102 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 2.3 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 345 8th St Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFosston 56542Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,46035% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14553% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,102 ft²25% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac20% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than196252% of homes47% of homes

About 345 8th St Nw

How much is 345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN is $159,460 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $149,952 to $168,968. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN last sell?

345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN?

345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,102 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN built?

345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN?

345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN is assigned to Fosston Secondary School (middle), rated B; 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 345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN compare to other homes in Fosston 56542?

Among the 1,241 homes in Fosston 56542, it is worth more than 35% of them ($159,460 against a typical $199,941), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($145 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,102 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 2.3 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1962 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 22% 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 345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 345 8th St Nw, Fosston, MN was $2,120. The county assessed it at $138,700.

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