5242 Forest Rd is a 1,799 square foot house on a 0.44 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Minnetonka data, we estimate the home's value is $405,528.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$405,528
$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 16.4% lower than the average sale price ($485K) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,049 (+3.9%)
2025
$4,860 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,687 (+3.9%)
2023
$4,509 (+8.6%)
2022
$4,151 (+4.7%)
2021
$3,964 (−4.3%)
2020
$4,141 (+1.6%)
2019
$4,075 (+9.3%)
2018
$3,729 (+8.7%)
2017
$3,430 (−3.1%)
2015
$3,539 (+0.4%)
2014
$3,525 (+4.3%)
2013
$3,381 (−0.3%)
2012
$3,390
Tax history for 5242 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,049 (+3.9%)
2025
$4,860 (+3.7%)
2024
$4,687 (+3.9%)
2023
$4,509 (+8.6%)
2022
$4,151 (+4.7%)
2021
$3,964 (−4.3%)
2020
$4,141 (+1.6%)
2019
$4,075 (+9.3%)
2018
$3,729 (+8.7%)
2017
$3,430 (−3.1%)
2015
$3,539 (+0.4%)
2014
$3,525 (+4.3%)
2013
$3,381 (−0.3%)
2012
$3,390
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Nov 14, 2023 • Final
Building
Tear off and replace the roof on a single-family home.
Roofing
Oct 26, 1998 • Final
Electrical
Perform maintenance and repair work on an air conditioning system.
Electrical
HVAC
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: 552
Basement Finish: Partially Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 3/4 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Wood
Exterior Wall: Composition
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Framing Type: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WOODLAND HILLS 3RD ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,799
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,854
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,302
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,302
Building Sq. Ft: 1,854
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: Split Level
Legal Description: LOT 009 BLOCK 008 WOODLAND HILLS 3RD ADDN
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 700
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,166
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: MINNETONKA
Acres: 0.44
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL (NEC)
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Lake
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Average Wiring
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,799
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Hennepin County
APN: 29 117 22 43 0039
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Scenic Heights Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Minnetonka East Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Minnetonka Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Minnetonka, MN • 55345
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.5 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.5 hrs
3.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$386,000 – $467,000
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