8281 River Acres Rd is a 2,569 square foot house on a 0.88 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Cottage Grove data, we estimate the home's value is $621,338.
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.88 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$621,338
$13K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 40.4% higher than the average sale price ($442K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,318 (+1.1%)
$290,400 + $321,500
$611,900
2025
$8,224 (+8.0%)
$280,400 + $321,800
$602,200
2024
$7,612 (+7.0%)
$280,400 + $312,600
$593,000
2023
$7,116 (+7.7%)
$257,100 + $291,200
$548,300
2022
$6,610 (+2.5%)
$213,500 + $244,700
$458,200
2021
$6,448 (+1.1%)
$219,400 + $230,600
$450,000
2020
$6,378 (−6.3%)
$200,400 + $229,500
$429,900
2019
$6,808 (+0.3%)
$230,400 + $217,000
$447,400
2018
$6,786 (−2.5%)
$230,400 + $217,000
$447,400
2017
$6,958 (+11.0%)
$230,400 + $206,300
$436,700
2015
$6,268 (−4.0%)
$235,400 + $200,300
$435,700
2014
$6,530
$232,500 + $189,300
$421,800
2013
$6,534 (−1.8%)
$230,400 + $169,800
$400,200
2012
$6,654
$265,400 + $186,000
$451,400
Tax history for 8281 River Acres Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,318 (+1.1%)
$290,400 + $321,500
$611,900
2025
$8,224 (+8.0%)
$280,400 + $321,800
$602,200
2024
$7,612 (+7.0%)
$280,400 + $312,600
$593,000
2023
$7,116 (+7.7%)
$257,100 + $291,200
$548,300
2022
$6,610 (+2.5%)
$213,500 + $244,700
$458,200
2021
$6,448 (+1.1%)
$219,400 + $230,600
$450,000
2020
$6,378 (−6.3%)
$200,400 + $229,500
$429,900
2019
$6,808 (+0.3%)
$230,400 + $217,000
$447,400
2018
$6,786 (−2.5%)
$230,400 + $217,000
$447,400
2017
$6,958 (+11.0%)
$230,400 + $206,300
$436,700
2015
$6,268 (−4.0%)
$235,400 + $200,300
$435,700
2014
$6,530
$232,500 + $189,300
$421,800
2013
$6,534 (−1.8%)
$230,400 + $169,800
$400,200
2012
$6,654
$265,400 + $186,000
$451,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Apr 7, 2021 • Final
Building (residential) - siding/windows
Remodel
Roofing
Feb 22, 2021 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - sewer/water
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,448
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Basement Type: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 3/4 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: Split Foyer
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable/Hip
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HOUSES RIVER ACRES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,569
Building Sq. Ft: 4,192
Stories Type: Split Foyer
Legal Description: SUBDIVISIONNAME HOUSE'S RIVER ACRES LOT 16 SUBDIVISIONCD 27600
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,175
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 38,145
Legal Lot Number: 16
Municipality Name: COTTAGE GROVE
Acres: 0.8757
County Use Description: RES 1 UNIT
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: COTTAGE GR
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,569
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Washington County
APN: 33.027.21.31.0003
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pine Hill Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi
6/10
Oltman Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Park Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cottage Grove, MN • 55016
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$591,000 – $715,000
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