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$148,204$165 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

70589 280TH ST

SAINT JAMES, MN 56081
3
Beds
2
Baths
896 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.
115 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$148K
$134K low$162K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,193 (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.$907,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$663,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$243,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,124,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$907,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.49
97
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
44
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
20
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.98 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWATONWAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.115.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Deck · 251 ft²Shed · 3,200 ft²Patio · 442 ft²

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

M
St. James Middle/High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 6.3 mi
E
St. James Northside Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.3 mi

District: St. James Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56081These 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.130
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 100.10

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,236
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.32 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,089
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$79,613
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.29 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

70589 280th St 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Saint James 56081
  • Older than 77% of homes in Saint James 56081

What homes are worth in Saint James 56081

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

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$56K$421K

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in Saint James 56081.

How it measures up in Saint James 56081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint James 56081.

Estimated value$148,204
CheaperTypical $146,380Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$165
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 880 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size115 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 70589 280th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSaint James 56081Watonwan County
Estimated valuepricier than$148,20451% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16552% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than896 ft²52% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than115 ac97% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than191223% of homes26% of homes

About 70589 280th St

How much is 70589 280th St, Saint James, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 70589 280th St, Saint James, MN is $148,204 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $133,929 to $162,479. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 70589 280th St, Saint James, MN last sell?

70589 280th St, Saint James, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 70589 280th St, Saint James, MN?

70589 280th St, Saint James, MN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 896 square feet of living space and a 115.00-acre lot.

When was 70589 280th St, Saint James, MN built?

70589 280th St, Saint James, MN was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 70589 280th St, Saint James, MN?

70589 280th St, Saint James, MN is assigned to St. James Middle/High School (middle), rated C-; St. James Northside Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in St. James Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70589 280th St, Saint James, MN compare to other homes in Saint James 56081?

Among the 2,349 homes in Saint James 56081, it is worth more than 51% of them ($148,204 against a typical $146,380), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($165 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 52% of them (896 ft² against a typical 880 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (115 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1912 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Watonwan County, it is worth more than 51% 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 70589 280th St, Saint James, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 70589 280th St, Saint James, MN was $5,193. The county assessed it at $907,500.

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