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$247,964$224 / 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 95How 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 $175,000 on Jun 13, 2017

956 S SHORE DR

FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,108 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$248K
$235K low$261K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$175,000 · Jun 13, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,194 (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.$298,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$70,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$228,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$319,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$298,700

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.Ranch
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Forest Lake Area Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Forest View Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Forest Lake Area High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Forest Lake Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55025These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.12

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
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.28,297
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.331 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,852
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$115,578
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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%

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How this home compares

956 S Shore Dr 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 91% of homes in Washington County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Forest Lake 55025
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Forest Lake 55025
  • Older than 79% of homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Forest Lake 55025

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

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$206K$939K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Forest Lake 55025.

How it measures up in Forest Lake 55025

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest Lake 55025.

Estimated value$247,964
CheaperTypical $383,775Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $260Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,108 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.45 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 956 S Shore Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest Lake 55025Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$247,96410% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22432% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,108 ft²20% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac19% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than197224% of homes21% of homes

About 956 S Shore Dr

How much is 956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN is $247,964 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $235,342 to $260,586. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN last sell?

956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN last sold on Jun 13, 2017 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN?

956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,108 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN built?

956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN?

956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN is assigned to Forest Lake Area Middle School (middle), rated B-; Forest View Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Forest Lake Area High School (high), rated B. All sit in Forest Lake Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN compare to other homes in Forest Lake 55025?

Among the 9,606 homes in Forest Lake 55025, it is worth more than 10% of them ($247,964 against a typical $383,775), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($224 against a typical $260), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,108 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.45 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1972 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 9% 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 956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 956 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN was $3,194. The county assessed it at $298,700.

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