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$512,094$301 / 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 85How 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 $490,000 on Jun 22, 2006

5257 RICHWOOD DR

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55436
4
Beds
3.8
Baths
1,704 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.
0.28 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.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$512K
$434K low$590K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$490,000 · Jun 22, 2006
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.$287,094
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$229,675
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.42%
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.$225,000
QUICKEN LNS · recorded Jun 11, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,740 (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.$576,900 (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.$229,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$582,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$576,900

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.1985
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
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 · 162 ft²Patio · 162 ft²Porch · 192 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
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

5257 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 more per square foot than 80% of homes in Hennepin County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Hennepin County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% 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
$103K$2.8M

This home is worth more than 53% 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$512,094
CheaperTypical $489,693Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$301
CheaperTypical $290Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,704 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.43 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 5257 Richwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGrandviewMinneapolis 55436Hennepin County
Estimated valuepricier than$512,09459% of homes53% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30151% of homes55% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,704 ft²65% of homes47% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac48% of homes28% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than195113% of homes9% of homes28% of homes

About 5257 Richwood Dr

How much is 5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN is $512,094 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $434,074 to $590,114. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN last sell?

5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN last sold on Jun 22, 2006 for $490,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN?

5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN has 4 bedrooms, 3.8 bathrooms, 1,704 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN built?

5257 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 5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN?

5257 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 5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN compare to other homes in Minneapolis 55436?

Among the 5,772 homes in Minneapolis 55436, it is worth more than 53% of them ($512,094 against a typical $489,693), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($301 against a typical $290), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,704 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.43 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1951 against a typical 1970). 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 5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5257 Richwood Dr, Minneapolis, MN was $7,740. The county assessed it at $576,900.

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