218 3rd St SW is a 1,232 square foot house on a 0.34 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Fosston data, we estimate the home's value is $120,352.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$98Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$120,352
$11K since September
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Market trends in 56542, MN
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
95.3%
1.5% MoM
Median sale price
$422K
$115K MoM
Avg. days on market
96d
48 days MoM
Recently sold homes
6
0 MoM
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Sale history for 218 3rd St SW
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,362 (−6.6%)
$14,800 + $69,800
$84,600
2025
$1,458 (+36.5%)
$18,100 + $72,300
$90,400
2024
$1,068 (+0.6%)
$10,400 + $52,300
$62,700
2023
$1,062 (+6.6%)
$10,400 + $46,500
$56,900
2022
$996 (+2.0%)
$10,400 + $38,700
$49,100
2021
$976 (+3.8%)
$9,700 + $38,000
$47,700
2020
$940 (+4.2%)
$9,700 + $37,100
$46,800
2019
$902 (+11.6%)
$9,700 + $36,700
$46,400
2018
$808 (+0.5%)
$9,700 + $35,500
$45,200
2017
$804 (+9.5%)
$9,700 + $34,700
$44,400
2015
$734 (−0.8%)
$8,900 + $31,400
$40,300
2014
$740
$8,900 + $27,800
$36,700
Tax history for 218 3rd St SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,362 (−6.6%)
$14,800 + $69,800
$84,600
2025
$1,458 (+36.5%)
$18,100 + $72,300
$90,400
2024
$1,068 (+0.6%)
$10,400 + $52,300
$62,700
2023
$1,062 (+6.6%)
$10,400 + $46,500
$56,900
2022
$996 (+2.0%)
$10,400 + $38,700
$49,100
2021
$976 (+3.8%)
$9,700 + $38,000
$47,700
2020
$940 (+4.2%)
$9,700 + $37,100
$46,800
2019
$902 (+11.6%)
$9,700 + $36,700
$46,400
2018
$808 (+0.5%)
$9,700 + $35,500
$45,200
2017
$804 (+9.5%)
$9,700 + $34,700
$44,400
2015
$734 (−0.8%)
$8,900 + $31,400
$40,300
2014
$740
$8,900 + $27,800
$36,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Building Style Type: A-Frame
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARK ADD TO FOSSTON
Living Sq. Ft: 1,232
Building Sq. Ft: 1,232
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: PT OF LOT C COM 150' E FROM SWLY COR; SELY 100', NELY 150', NWLY 100', SWLY 150' TO POB SUBDIVISIONNAME PARK ADD FOSSTON CITY SUBDIVISIONCD 87014
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 600
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,985
Legal Lot Number: C
Municipality Name: FOSSTON
Acres: 0.344
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1900
County: Polk County
APN: 87.00696.01
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Magelssen Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Fosston Secondary
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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