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$288,022$232 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $146,250 on Oct 15, 2019

544 JAMES AVE SE

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN 56721
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,240 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$288K
$277K low$299K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$146,250 · Oct 15, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,330 (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.$223,600 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$264,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$247,800

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.A-Frame
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
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.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 288 ft²

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

M
Central Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
East Grand Forks Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
E
New Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.1 mi

District: East Grand Forks Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56721These 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.79
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 100.9

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,806
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.53 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,318
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,031
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

544 James Ave 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Polk County
  • Older than 65% of homes in East Grand Forks 56721

What homes are worth in East Grand Forks 56721

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

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$142K$600K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in East Grand Forks 56721.

How it measures up in East Grand Forks 56721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Grand Forks 56721.

Estimated value$288,022
CheaperTypical $293,089Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$232
CheaperTypical $221Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,308 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 544 James Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Grand Forks 56721Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$288,02247% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23257% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,240 ft²43% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac20% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than196035% of homes46% of homes

About 544 James Ave Se

How much is 544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN is $288,022 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $277,402 to $298,642. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN last sell?

544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN last sold on Oct 15, 2019 for $146,250, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN?

544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,240 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN built?

544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN?

544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN is assigned to Central Middle School (middle), rated A-; East Grand Forks Senior High School (high), rated B; New Heights Elementary School (elementary). All sit in East Grand Forks Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN compare to other homes in East Grand Forks 56721?

Among the 3,401 homes in East Grand Forks 56721, it is worth more than 47% of them ($288,022 against a typical $293,089), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($232 against a typical $221), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,240 ft² against a typical 1,308 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1960 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 62% 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 544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 544 James Ave Se, East Grand Forks, MN was $3,330. The county assessed it at $223,600.

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