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$496,083$298 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

5243 BIRCH RD

MINNETONKA, MN 55345
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,664 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$496K
$456K low$536K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,995 (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.$513,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$202,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$311,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$497,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$513,500

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.Ranch
CountyHENNEPIN
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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
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.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Package
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, Basement
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.Lake
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 364 ft²Patio · 364 ft²

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

E
Scenic Heights ElementaryA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Minnetonka High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Minnetonka Middle School EastA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Minnetonka Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55345These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,380
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,931 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$130,127
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$151,732
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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

5243 Birch Rd 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 more than 70% of homes in Hennepin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 65% of homes in Minnetonka 55345
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Spring Hill Park
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Hennepin County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Minnetonka 55345

What homes are worth in Minnetonka 55345

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

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$264K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Minnetonka 55345.

How it measures up in Minnetonka 55345

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Minnetonka 55345.

Estimated value$496,083
CheaperTypical $519,347Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$298
CheaperTypical $326Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 5243 Birch Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSpring Hill ParkMinnetonka 55345Hennepin County
Estimated valuepricier than$496,08367% of homes45% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29841% of homes35% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,664 ft²76% of homes58% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac63% of homes36% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than195944% of homes29% of homes40% of homes

About 5243 Birch Rd

How much is 5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN is $496,083 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $456,113 to $536,053. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN last sell?

5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN?

5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,664 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN built?

5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN?

5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN is assigned to Scenic Heights Elementary (elementary), rated A+; Minnetonka High School (high), rated A+; Minnetonka Middle School East (middle), rated A+. All sit in Minnetonka Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN compare to other homes in Minnetonka 55345?

Among the 7,968 homes in Minnetonka 55345, it is worth more than 45% of them ($496,083 against a typical $519,347), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($298 against a typical $326), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,664 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1959 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Hennepin County, it is worth more than 70% 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 5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5243 Birch Rd, Minnetonka, MN was $7,995. The county assessed it at $513,500.

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