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$349,877$255 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $240,324 on Apr 4, 2017

897 FOREST HILLS LN

WATERTOWN, MN 55388
0
Baths
1,370 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$350K
$339K low$361K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,324 · Apr 4, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,040 (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.$348,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$338,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$348,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCARVER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Watertown-Mayer Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Watertown-Mayer Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Watertown-Mayer High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Watertown-Mayer Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55388These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,715
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.159 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,207
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,816
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.30 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

897 Forest Hills Ln 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 71% of homes in Carver County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in Watertown 55388
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Carver County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Watertown 55388
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Watertown 55388

What homes are worth in Watertown 55388

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

This home
$179K$902K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Watertown 55388.

How it measures up in Watertown 55388

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Watertown 55388.

Estimated value$349,877
CheaperTypical $341,050Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,370 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1994Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 897 Forest Hills Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWatertown 55388Carver County
Estimated valuepricier than$349,87753% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25566% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than1,370 ft²40% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac30% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than201687% of homes85% of homes

About 897 Forest Hills Ln

How much is 897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN is $349,877 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $338,882 to $360,872. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN last sell?

897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN last sold on Apr 4, 2017 for $240,324, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN?

897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN has 1,370 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN built?

897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN?

897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN is assigned to Watertown-Mayer Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Watertown-Mayer Middle School (middle), rated A-; Watertown-Mayer High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Watertown-Mayer Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN compare to other homes in Watertown 55388?

Among the 2,141 homes in Watertown 55388, it is worth more than 53% of them ($349,877 against a typical $341,050), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($255 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,370 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2016 against a typical 1994). Measured against all of Carver County, it is worth more than 29% 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 897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 897 Forest Hills Ln, Watertown, MN was $4,040. The county assessed it at $348,700.

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