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$50,060$128 / 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 65How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $10,000 on May 31, 1996

408 1/2 2ND ST SE

FOSSTON, MN 56542
1
Beds
1
Baths
392 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
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

$50K
$33K low$67K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,000 · May 31, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$552 (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.$19,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$32,900

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.0.25
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
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

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 · 0.2 mi
E
Magelssen Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.3 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

408 1/2 2nd St Se 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 71% of homes in Polk County
  • Among the smallest homes in Fosston 56542
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Fosston 56542
  • Older than 77% of homes in Polk County

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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$58K$542K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$50,060
CheaperTypical $185,907Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $131Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area392 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 408 1/2 2nd St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFosston 56542Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,060almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12848% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than392 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac20% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than192028% of homes23% of homes

About 408 1/2 2nd St Se

How much is 408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN is $50,060 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $32,663 to $67,457. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN last sell?

408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN last sold on May 31, 1996 for $10,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN?

408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 392 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN built?

408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN?

408 1/2 2nd St Se, 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 408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN compare to other homes in Fosston 56542?

Among the 1,241 homes in Fosston 56542, it is worth more than almost none of them ($50,060 against a typical $185,907), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($128 against a typical $131), it is bigger than almost none of them (392 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1920 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than almost no 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 408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 408 1/2 2nd St Se, Fosston, MN was $552. The county assessed it at $19,700.

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