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$99,337$129 / 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 72How 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

523 4TH ST SE

STAPLES, MN 56479
0
Baths
768 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
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

$99K
$71K low$127K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,180 (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.$135,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,800

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.31 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.Single Family Residence
CountyTODD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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 · 72 ft²

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 · 0.6 mi
H
Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Staples-Motley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 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

523 4th St Se 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.

  • Worth less than 84% of homes in Todd County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Todd County
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Staples 56479
  • Older than 65% of homes in Todd 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 25% 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$99,337
CheaperTypical $161,336Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $173Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area768 ft²
SmallerTypical 960 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 523 4th St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStaples 56479Todd County
Estimated valuepricier than$99,33725% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12924% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than768 ft²34% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac46% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195640% of homes35% of homes

About 523 4th St Se

How much is 523 4th St Se, Staples, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 523 4th St Se, Staples, MN is $99,337 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $71,397 to $127,277. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 523 4th St Se, Staples, MN last sell?

523 4th St Se, Staples, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 523 4th St Se, Staples, MN?

523 4th St Se, Staples, MN has 768 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 523 4th St Se, Staples, MN built?

523 4th St Se, Staples, MN was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 523 4th St Se, Staples, MN?

523 4th St Se, 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 523 4th St Se, Staples, MN compare to other homes in Staples 56479?

Among the 2,390 homes in Staples 56479, it is worth more than 25% of them ($99,337 against a typical $161,336), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($129 against a typical $173), it is bigger than 34% of them (768 ft² against a typical 960 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1956 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Todd County, it is worth more than 16% 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 523 4th St Se, Staples, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 523 4th St Se, Staples, MN was $1,180. The county assessed it at $135,800.

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