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$123,322$181 / 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 77How 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 $49,900 on Apr 18, 1996

521 FOREST ST

SAINT PAUL, MN 55106
2
Beds
1
Baths
681 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.
1916
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$123K
$95K low$151K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$49,900 · Apr 18, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,232 (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.$198,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$201,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,400

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.Bungalow
CountyRAMSEY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1942
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood / Spot

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

E
Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Harding Senior High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Battle Creek Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: St. Paul Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55106These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
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.58,569
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,598 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,082
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,606
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

521 Forest St 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 96% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Costs more per square foot than 79% of homes in Dayton's Bluff
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Dayton's Bluff
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Ramsey County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Ramsey County

What homes are worth in Saint Paul 55106

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

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$92K$324K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Saint Paul 55106.

How it measures up in Saint Paul 55106

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint Paul 55106.

Estimated value$123,322
CheaperTypical $185,622Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area681 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,161 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1916
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 521 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDayton's BluffSaint Paul 55106Ramsey County
Estimated valuepricier than$123,32210% of homes6% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18179% of homes64% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than681 ft²2% of homes2% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac19% of homes11% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than191656% of homes31% of homes18% of homes

About 521 Forest St

How much is 521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN is $123,322 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $95,180 to $151,464. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN last sell?

521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN last sold on Apr 18, 1996 for $49,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN?

521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 681 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN built?

521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN was built in 1916, making it 110 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN?

521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN is assigned to Dayton's Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Harding Senior High School (high), rated F; Battle Creek Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in St. Paul Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN compare to other homes in Saint Paul 55106?

Among the 13,607 homes in Saint Paul 55106, it is worth more than 6% of them ($123,322 against a typical $185,622), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($181 against a typical $165), it is bigger than 2% of them (681 ft² against a typical 1,161 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1916 against a typical 1939). Measured against all of Ramsey County, it is worth more than 4% 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 521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Forest St, Saint Paul, MN was $3,232. The county assessed it at $198,400.

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