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$50,198$50 / 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 95How 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 $60,000 on Oct 16, 2014

538 5TH ST SE

DEER RIVER, MN 56636
2
Beds
0
Baths
1,012 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$50K
$48K low$53K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Oct 16, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,028 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$82,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$82,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,400

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.Ranch
CountyITASCA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
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.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
King Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Deer River Secondary SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Deer River Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56636These 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.127
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.67%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,325
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,067
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,615
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

538 5th St Se 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 98% of homes in Deer River 56636
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Deer River 56636
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Deer River 56636

What homes are worth in Deer River 56636

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

This home
$51K$645K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Deer River 56636.

How it measures up in Deer River 56636

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Deer River 56636.

Estimated value$50,198
CheaperTypical $209,492Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$50
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,012 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 2.99 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

How 538 5th St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeer River 56636Itasca County
Estimated valuepricier than$50,1982% of homes2% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,012 ft²45% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac12% of homes20% of homes

About 538 5th St Se

How much is 538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN is $50,198 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $47,552 to $52,844. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN last sell?

538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN last sold on Oct 16, 2014 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN?

538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN has 2 bedrooms, 1,012 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

What schools serve 538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN?

538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN is assigned to King Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Deer River Secondary School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Deer River Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN compare to other homes in Deer River 56636?

Among the 3,327 homes in Deer River 56636, it is worth more than 2% of them ($50,198 against a typical $209,492), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($50 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,012 ft² against a typical 1,080 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 2.99 ac). Measured against all of Itasca County, it is worth more than 2% 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 538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 5th St Se, Deer River, MN was $1,028. The county assessed it at $82,400.

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