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$247,666$199 / 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 92How 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

7862 FORT RIDGLEY RD

HOUSTON, MN 55943
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,242 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.
160 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$248K
$227K low$268K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,560 (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.$1,149,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,109,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,149,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,149,700

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyHOUSTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.160.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Gas
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Houston Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.0 mi
M
Houston Secondary SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Houston Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55943These 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.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.15

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,022
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.18 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$78,629
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,591
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 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

7862 Fort Ridgley Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Houston 55943
  • Among the largest lots in Houston County
  • Older than 88% of homes in Houston County

What homes are worth in Houston 55943

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

This home
$102K$659K

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Houston 55943.

How it measures up in Houston 55943

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Houston 55943.

Estimated value$247,666
CheaperTypical $265,304Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$199
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,242 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size160 ac
SmallerTypical 2.39 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHouston 55943Houston County
Estimated valuepricier than$247,66643% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19961% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,242 ft²32% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than160 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than190017% of homes12% of homes

About 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd

How much is 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN is $247,666 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $227,214 to $268,118. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN last sell?

7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN?

7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,242 square feet of living space and a 160.00-acre lot.

When was 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN built?

7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN?

7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN is assigned to Houston Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Houston Secondary School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Houston Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN compare to other homes in Houston 55943?

Among the 1,411 homes in Houston 55943, it is worth more than 43% of them ($247,666 against a typical $265,304), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($199 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,242 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (160 ac against a typical 2.39 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1900 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Houston County, it is worth more than 36% 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 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 7862 Fort Ridgley Rd, Houston, MN was $3,560. The county assessed it at $1,149,700.

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