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$1,245,362$418 / 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 96How 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 $975,000 on Nov 22, 2016

521 RIVER ST

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,978 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$975,000 · Nov 22, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,739 (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.$1,184,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$691,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$493,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,107,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,184,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyHENNEPIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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

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

E
Webster Community SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Edison High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Northeast Community Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi

District: Minneapolis Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55401These 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.167
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,952
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,383 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,064
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,812
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 River 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in North Loop
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Hennepin County
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in North Loop
  • Among the smallest lots in North Loop
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Hennepin County

What homes are worth in Minneapolis 55401

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

This home
$39K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Minneapolis 55401.

How it measures up in Minneapolis 55401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Minneapolis 55401.

Estimated value$1,245,362
CheaperTypical $273,132Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$418
CheaperTypical $320Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area2,978 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,048 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 1.54 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 2000Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 521 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth LoopMinneapolis 55401Hennepin County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,245,362almost all homes97% of homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41883% of homes78% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than2,978 ft²95% of homes95% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 acalmost no homesalmost no homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than199830% of homes48% of homes81% of homes

About 521 River St

How much is 521 River St, Minneapolis, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 River St, Minneapolis, MN is $1,245,362 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,192,206 to $1,298,518. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 River St, Minneapolis, MN last sell?

521 River St, Minneapolis, MN last sold on Nov 22, 2016 for $975,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 River St, Minneapolis, MN?

521 River St, Minneapolis, MN has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 2,978 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 521 River St, Minneapolis, MN built?

521 River St, Minneapolis, MN was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 River St, Minneapolis, MN?

521 River St, Minneapolis, MN is assigned to Webster Community School (elementary), rated D-; Edison High School (high), rated C; Northeast Community Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Minneapolis Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 521 River St, Minneapolis, MN compare to other homes in Minneapolis 55401?

Among the 5,622 homes in Minneapolis 55401, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,245,362 against a typical $273,132), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($418 against a typical $320), it is bigger than 95% of them (2,978 ft² against a typical 1,048 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.12 ac against a typical 1.54 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1998 against a typical 2000). Measured against all of Hennepin County, it is worth more than 97% 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 River St, Minneapolis, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 River St, Minneapolis, MN was $20,739. The county assessed it at $1,184,500.

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