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$517,734$269 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $197,500 on Aug 6, 1999

5253 RICHWOOD DR

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55436
5
Beds
3.8
Baths
1,928 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$518K
$465K low$570K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$197,500 · Aug 6, 1999
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$329,335
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$263,468
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.32%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$188,399
UBS AG TAMPA BRANCH · E · recorded Oct 26, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,558 (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.$755,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$347,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$407,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$738,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$755,200

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.2010
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
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, Attached
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 · 300 ft²Patio · 168 ft²Porch · 30 ft²

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

E
Countryside Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Valley View Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Edina High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Edina Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55436These 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.66
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.7

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,377
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,906 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$145,265
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$192,217
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.31 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5253 Richwood Dr 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 81% of homes in Hennepin County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Grandview
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Grandview
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Minneapolis 55436
  • Older than 91% of homes in Minneapolis 55436

What homes are worth in Minneapolis 55436

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

This home
$104K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Minneapolis 55436.

How it measures up in Minneapolis 55436

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Minneapolis 55436.

Estimated value$517,734
CheaperTypical $492,155Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $289Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,928 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,767 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 5253 Richwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrandviewMinneapolis 55436Hennepin County
Estimated valuepricier than$517,73462% of homes54% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26916% of homes41% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,928 ft²83% of homes58% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac45% of homes23% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than195112% of homes9% of homes28% of homes

About 5253 Richwood Dr

How much is 5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN is $517,734 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $465,321 to $570,147. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN last sell?

5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN last sold on Aug 6, 1999 for $197,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN?

5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN has 5 bedrooms, 3.8 bathrooms, 1,928 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN built?

5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN?

5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN is assigned to Countryside Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Valley View Middle School (middle), rated A; Edina High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Edina Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN compare to other homes in Minneapolis 55436?

Among the 5,772 homes in Minneapolis 55436, it is worth more than 54% of them ($517,734 against a typical $492,155), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($269 against a typical $289), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,928 ft² against a typical 1,767 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1951 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Hennepin County, it is worth more than 81% 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 5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5253 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN was $10,558. The county assessed it at $755,200.

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