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$249,215$203 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $195,000 on Nov 29, 2005

970 ELLEN CT

NEWPORT, MN 55055
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,225 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$249K
$218K low$280K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Nov 29, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,804 (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.$346,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$111,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$329,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$346,900

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.Split Foyer
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.45
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
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.Porch · 240 ft²

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.

E
Newport Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Oltman Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
East Ridge High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: South Washington County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 55055These 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.174
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.14

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.3,866
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,068 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,404
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,334
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%

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How this home compares

970 Ellen Ct 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 82% of homes in Washington County
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Newport 55055
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Washington County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Newport 55055
  • Older than 74% of homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Newport 55055

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

This home
$142K$694K

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Newport 55055.

How it measures up in Newport 55055

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Newport 55055.

Estimated value$249,215
CheaperTypical $286,480Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$203
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,225 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,324 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 970 Ellen Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNewport 55055Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,21534% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20333% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,225 ft²43% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac71% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than197654% of homes26% of homes

About 970 Ellen Ct

How much is 970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN is $249,215 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $218,267 to $280,163. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN last sell?

970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN last sold on Nov 29, 2005 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN?

970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,225 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN built?

970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. It is a split foyer home.

What schools serve 970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN?

970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN is assigned to Newport Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Oltman Middle School (middle), rated B-; East Ridge High School (high), rated A+. All sit in South Washington County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN compare to other homes in Newport 55055?

Among the 1,442 homes in Newport 55055, it is worth more than 34% of them ($249,215 against a typical $286,480), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($203 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,225 ft² against a typical 1,324 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1976 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 18% 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 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 970 Ellen Ct, Newport, MN was $4,804. The county assessed it at $346,900.

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