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$217,325$97 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $230,000 on Mar 2, 2022

4938 PENN AVE N

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55430
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,250 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.
1953
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.

Valuation

$217K
$200K low$235K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Mar 2, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,678 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$321,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$277,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$292,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$321,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyHENNEPIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
Olson Community Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Henry High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Jenny Lind Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi

District: Minneapolis Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55430These 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.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10.0%
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.24,650
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,863 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,926
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,747
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

4938 Penn Ave N 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 79% of homes in Hennepin County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Hennepin County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Shingle Creek
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Minneapolis 55430
  • Older than 69% of homes in Hennepin County

What homes are worth in Minneapolis 55430

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

This home
$95K$366K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Minneapolis 55430.

How it measures up in Minneapolis 55430

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Minneapolis 55430.

Estimated value$217,325
CheaperTypical $207,185Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$97
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Living area2,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,084 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 4938 Penn Ave N ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShingle CreekMinneapolis 55430Hennepin County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,32566% of homes59% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$974% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than2,250 ft²98% of homes98% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac11% of homes9% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than195336% of homes40% of homes31% of homes

About 4938 Penn Ave N

How much is 4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN is $217,325 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $199,969 to $234,681. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN last sell?

4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN last sold on Mar 2, 2022 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN?

4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,250 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN built?

4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN?

4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN is assigned to Olson Community Middle School (middle), rated F; Henry High School (high), rated D; Jenny Lind Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Minneapolis Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN compare to other homes in Minneapolis 55430?

Among the 6,358 homes in Minneapolis 55430, it is worth more than 59% of them ($217,325 against a typical $207,185), its price per square foot is higher than 3% of them ($97 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 98% of them (2,250 ft² against a typical 1,084 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1953 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Hennepin County, it is worth more than 21% 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 4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4938 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN was $4,678. The county assessed it at $321,000.

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