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Last sold for $320,000 on Apr 12, 2021

42850 COUNTY 21

STAPLES, MN 56479
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Baths
960 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.
125.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$320,000 · Apr 12, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,360 (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.$582,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$499,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$461,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$582,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.42 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyTODD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.125.36
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

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Staples-Motley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 7.6 mi
H
Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.6 mi
E
Staples-Motley Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 8.1 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

42850 County 21 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.

  • Among the largest lots 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.

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 960 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size125.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

How 42850 County 21 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStaples 56479Todd County
Living areabigger than960 ft²51% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than125.36 acalmost all homes97% of homes

About 42850 County 21

When did 42850 County 21, Staples, MN last sell?

42850 County 21, Staples, MN last sold on Apr 12, 2021 for $320,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42850 County 21, Staples, MN?

42850 County 21, Staples, MN has 960 square feet of living space and a 125.36-acre lot.

What schools serve 42850 County 21, Staples, MN?

42850 County 21, 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 C. All sit in Staples-Motley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42850 County 21, Staples, MN compare to other homes in Staples 56479?

Among the 2,390 homes in Staples 56479, it is bigger than 51% of them (960 ft² against a typical 960 ft²) and its lot is bigger than almost all of them (125.36 ac against a typical 0.64 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42850 County 21, Staples, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42850 County 21, Staples, MN was $3,360. The county assessed it at $582,200.

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