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$116,268$124 / 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 54How 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

40138 KARSTENS RD

DEER RIVER, MN 56636
0
Baths
938 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.
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$116K
$63K low$169K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$336 (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.$31,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$30,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$31,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyITASCA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.00
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
Deer River Secondary SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 9.1 mi
E
King Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 9.6 mi

District: Deer River Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56636These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.13

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.67%
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.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,325
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,067
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,615
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 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

40138 Karstens Rd 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 84% of homes in Itasca County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Itasca County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Itasca County

What homes are worth in Deer River 56636

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

This home
$50K$669K

This home is worth more than 17% of homes in Deer River 56636.

How it measures up in Deer River 56636

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Deer River 56636.

Estimated value$116,268
CheaperTypical $209,825Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area938 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,074 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 2.98 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1988Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 40138 Karstens Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeer River 56636Itasca County
Estimated valuepricier than$116,26817% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12420% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than938 ft²38% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac59% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than198446% of homes56% of homes

About 40138 Karstens Rd

How much is 40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN is $116,268 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $63,340 to $169,196. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN last sell?

40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN?

40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN has 938 square feet of living space and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN built?

40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN was built in 1984, making it 42 years old.

What schools serve 40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN?

40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN is assigned to Deer River Secondary School (middle), rated C-; King Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Deer River Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN compare to other homes in Deer River 56636?

Among the 3,325 homes in Deer River 56636, it is worth more than 17% of them ($116,268 against a typical $209,825), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($124 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 38% of them (938 ft² against a typical 1,074 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (5 ac against a typical 2.98 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1984 against a typical 1988). Measured against all of Itasca County, it is worth more than 16% 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 40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 40138 Karstens Rd, Deer River, MN was $336. The county assessed it at $31,000.

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