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Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation ResidenceResidential

976 RIVER DR NW

BENA, MN 56626
2
Beds
1
Baths
616 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$752 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$98,300 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$52,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 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.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyCass
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Block (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
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 · 416 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
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 12.6 mi
M
Cass Lake-Bena Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 13.5 mi
H
Cass Lake-Bena Secondary SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 13.6 mi

District: Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 56626These 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.188
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 100.15

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.50%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.222
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,107
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,518
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.27 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

976 River Dr Nw 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.

  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Cass County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Bena 56626
  • Older than 65% of homes in Cass County

How it measures up in Bena 56626

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bena 56626.

Living area616 ft²
SmallerTypical 988 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 1.02 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 976 River Dr Nw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBena 56626Cass County
Living areabigger than616 ft²11% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac4% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than198050% of homes35% of homes

About 976 River Dr Nw

How big is 976 River Dr Nw, Bena, MN?

976 River Dr Nw, Bena, MN has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 616 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 976 River Dr Nw, Bena, MN built?

976 River Dr Nw, Bena, MN was built in 1980, making it 46 years old. It is a ranch home.

What schools serve 976 River Dr Nw, Bena, MN?

976 River Dr Nw, Bena, MN is assigned to Cass Lake-Bena Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Cass Lake-Bena Middle School (middle), rated F; Cass Lake-Bena Secondary School (high), rated F. All sit in Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 976 River Dr Nw, Bena, MN compare to other homes in Bena 56626?

Among the 271 homes in Bena 56626, it is bigger than 11% of them (616 ft² against a typical 988 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 1.02 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1980 against a typical 1982). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 976 River Dr Nw, Bena, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 976 River Dr Nw, Bena, MN was $752. The county assessed it at $98,300.

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