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$172,446$257 / 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 83How 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

26949 140TH ST

STAPLES, MN 56479
0
Baths
672 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.
1969
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$172K
$143K low$202K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$138 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,000 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
39
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
38
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
47
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
47
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 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.Single Family Residence
CountyWADENA
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.Deck · 144 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Staples-Motley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.2 mi
M
Staples-Motley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 4.7 mi
H
Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 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

26949 140th St 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Wadena County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Wadena County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Wadena County

What homes are worth in Staples 56479

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

This home
$44K$459K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Staples 56479.

How it measures up in Staples 56479

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

Estimated value$172,446
CheaperTypical $161,336Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$257
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area672 ft²
SmallerTypical 960 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 26949 140th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStaples 56479Wadena County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,44654% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25780% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than672 ft²26% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than196948% of homes27% of homes

About 26949 140th St

How much is 26949 140th St, Staples, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26949 140th St, Staples, MN is $172,446 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $142,755 to $202,137. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26949 140th St, Staples, MN last sell?

26949 140th St, Staples, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 26949 140th St, Staples, MN built?

26949 140th St, Staples, MN was built in 1969, making it 57 years old.

What schools serve 26949 140th St, Staples, MN?

26949 140th St, Staples, MN is assigned to Staples-Motley Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Staples-Motley Middle School (middle), rated C; Staples-Motley Senior High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Staples-Motley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26949 140th St, Staples, MN compare to other homes in Staples 56479?

Among the 2,390 homes in Staples 56479, it is worth more than 54% of them ($172,446 against a typical $161,336), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($257 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 26% of them (672 ft² against a typical 960 ft²) and it is newer than 48% of them (1969 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Wadena County, it is worth more than 45% 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 26949 140th St, Staples, MN?

The 2025 property tax bill for 26949 140th St, Staples, MN was $138. The county assessed it at $7,000.

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