Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Rural ResidenceResidential
$151,200$350 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $35,000 on Apr 14, 1989

FOSSTON, MN 56542
0
Baths
432 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.
200 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$151K
$128K low$174K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Apr 14, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,310 (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.$496,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$410,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$504,000

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.24 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.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.A-Frame
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.200.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Magelssen Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.9 mi
M
Fosston Secondary SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 6.2 mi

District: Fosston Public School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56542These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.3,009
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,510
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,949
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

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 81% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Fosston 56542
  • Among the smallest homes in Fosston 56542
  • Among the largest lots in Fosston 56542
  • Older than 66% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Fosston 56542

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

This home
$53K$561K

This home is worth more than 32% of homes in Fosston 56542.

How it measures up in Fosston 56542

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fosston 56542.

Estimated value$151,200
CheaperTypical $198,971Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$350
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area432 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,400 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size200 ac
SmallerTypical 2.45 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1961Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFosston 56542Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$151,20032% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35098% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than432 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than200 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than195043% of homes34% of homes

About

How much is , Fosston, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Fosston, MN is $151,200 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $128,235 to $174,165. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Fosston, MN last sell?

, Fosston, MN last sold on Apr 14, 1989 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Fosston, MN?

, Fosston, MN has 432 square feet of living space and a 200.00-acre lot.

When was , Fosston, MN built?

, Fosston, MN was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a a-frame home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Fosston, MN?

, Fosston, MN is assigned to Magelssen Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Fosston Secondary School (middle), rated B. All sit in Fosston Public School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Fosston, MN compare to other homes in Fosston 56542?

Among the 1,241 homes in Fosston 56542, it is worth more than 32% of them ($151,200 against a typical $198,971), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($350 against a typical $140), it is bigger than almost none of them (432 ft² against a typical 1,400 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (200 ac against a typical 2.45 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1950 against a typical 1961). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 19% 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 , Fosston, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Fosston, MN was $3,310. The county assessed it at $496,000.

Closest homes

More homes in Fosston 56542

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map