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$213,137$297 / 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 84How 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 $90,000 on Sep 10, 2021

40996 400TH ST SE

FOSSTON, MN 56542
1
Baths
718 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.
40 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$213K
$179K low$247K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Sep 10, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,304 (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.$176,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$134,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$155,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
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.40.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Log
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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 · 112 ft²

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

E
Magelssen Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 7.0 mi
M
Fosston Secondary SchoolA
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.3 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

40996 400th 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Fosston 56542
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Polk County
  • Newer than 73% 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.

This home
$53K$555K

This home is worth more than 55% 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$213,137
CheaperTypical $198,971Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$297
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area718 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size40 ac
SmallerTypical 2.44 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 40996 400th St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFosston 56542Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$213,13755% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29796% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than718 ft²5% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than40 ac80% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than198673% of homes72% of homes

About 40996 400th St Se

How much is 40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN is $213,137 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $179,420 to $246,854. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN last sell?

40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN last sold on Sep 10, 2021 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN?

40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN has 1 bathrooms, 718 square feet of living space and a 40.00-acre lot.

When was 40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN built?

40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN?

40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN is assigned to Magelssen Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Fosston Secondary School (middle), rated A. All sit in Fosston Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN compare to other homes in Fosston 56542?

Among the 1,241 homes in Fosston 56542, it is worth more than 55% of them ($213,137 against a typical $198,971), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($297 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 5% of them (718 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (40 ac against a typical 2.44 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1986 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 38% 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 40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 40996 400th St Se, Fosston, MN was $1,304. The county assessed it at $176,700.

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