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$200,608$109 / 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 83How 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 $129,900 on May 13, 1999

856 4TH AVE SW

FARIBAULT, MN 55021
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,838 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$201K
$167K low$234K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,900 · May 13, 1999
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.$150,608
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$120,486
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.21%
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.$50,000
HOME TOWN FCU · E · recorded Apr 3, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,166 (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.$313,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$72,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$240,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$300,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$313,300

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
CountyRICE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
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.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.Deck · 100 ft²Patio · 100 ft²Porch · 16 ft²

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

H
Faribault High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Faribault Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi

District: Faribault Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55021These 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.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.11

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
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.31,481
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.164 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,981
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,459
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.32 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

856 4th Ave Sw 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 75% of homes in Rice County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Rice County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Faribault 55021
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in Rice County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Rice County

What homes are worth in Faribault 55021

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

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$98K$698K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Faribault 55021.

How it measures up in Faribault 55021

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Faribault 55021.

Estimated value$200,608
CheaperTypical $239,666Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$109
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,838 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,349 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 856 4th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFaribault 55021Rice County
Estimated valuepricier than$200,60836% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10913% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,838 ft²80% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac31% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than194027% of homes23% of homes

About 856 4th Ave Sw

How much is 856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN is $200,608 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $167,338 to $233,878. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN last sell?

856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN last sold on May 13, 1999 for $129,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN?

856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,838 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN built?

856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN?

856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN is assigned to Faribault High School (high), rated C; Faribault Middle School (middle), rated D; Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Faribault Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN compare to other homes in Faribault 55021?

Among the 11,108 homes in Faribault 55021, it is worth more than 36% of them ($200,608 against a typical $239,666), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($109 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,838 ft² against a typical 1,349 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1940 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Rice County, it is worth more than 25% 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 856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 856 4th Ave Sw, Faribault, MN was $3,166. The county assessed it at $313,300.

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