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Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $72,000 on May 20, 2021

121 8TH ST NE

STAPLES, MN 56479
0
Baths
644 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,000 · May 20, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,776 (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.$108,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$108,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTODD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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.Porch · 180 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.

M
Staples-Motley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Staples-Motley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.7 mi

District: Staples-Motley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 56479These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.28 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$58,893
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,119
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

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How this home compares

121 8th St Ne 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 77% of homes in Staples 56479
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Todd County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Todd County

How it measures up in Staples 56479

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Staples 56479.

Living area644 ft²
SmallerTypical 960 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 121 8th St Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStaples 56479Todd County
Living areabigger than644 ft²23% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac29% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than18985% of homes3% of homes

About 121 8th St Ne

When did 121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN last sell?

121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN last sold on May 20, 2021 for $72,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN?

121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN has 644 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN built?

121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN?

121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN is assigned to Staples-Motley Middle School (middle), rated C; Staples-Motley Senior High School (high), rated B+; Staples-Motley Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Staples-Motley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN compare to other homes in Staples 56479?

Among the 2,363 homes in Staples 56479, it is bigger than 23% of them (644 ft² against a typical 960 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.6 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1898 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 121 8th St Ne, Staples, MN was $1,776. The county assessed it at $108,200.

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