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$158,329$119 / 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

970 240TH AVE SW

APPLETON, MN 56208
0
Baths
1,326 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.
3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$158K
$142K low$175K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$990 (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.$133,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$103,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$131,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$133,400

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.41
38
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
56
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
43
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
15
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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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
CountySWIFT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.00
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

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

E
Appleton-Milan Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.5 mi
M
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.8 mi

District: Lac Qui Parle Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56208These 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.151
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 100.20

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.75%
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.14%
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.2,068
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,826
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,169
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.25 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

970 240th 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 70% of homes in Swift County
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Appleton 56208
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Appleton 56208
  • Older than 66% of homes in Swift County

What homes are worth in Appleton 56208

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

This home
$37K$440K

This home is worth more than 62% of homes in Appleton 56208.

How it measures up in Appleton 56208

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Appleton 56208.

Estimated value$158,329
CheaperTypical $120,341Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $113Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area1,326 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,088 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1932Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 970 240th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAppleton 56208Swift County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,32962% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11954% of homes30% of homes
Living areabigger than1,326 ft²72% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3 ac70% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than192043% of homes34% of homes

About 970 240th Ave Sw

How much is 970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN is $158,329 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $141,747 to $174,911. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN last sell?

970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN?

970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN has 1,326 square feet of living space and a 3.00-acre lot.

When was 970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN built?

970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN?

970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN is assigned to Appleton-Milan Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Lac Qui Parle Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN compare to other homes in Appleton 56208?

Among the 1,085 homes in Appleton 56208, it is worth more than 62% of them ($158,329 against a typical $120,341), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($119 against a typical $113), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,326 ft² against a typical 1,088 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (3 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1920 against a typical 1932). Measured against all of Swift County, it is worth more than 48% 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 970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 970 240th Ave Sw, Appleton, MN was $990. The county assessed it at $133,400.

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