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$48,778$75 / 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 55How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

979 8TH ST SE

STAPLES, MN 56479
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Baths
650 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.
5.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$49K
$27K low$71K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$956 (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.$112,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$118,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$112,500

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.28 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.5.29
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 · 100 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 · 1.1 mi
H
Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Staples-Motley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.5 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

979 8th 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 95% of homes in Todd County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Todd County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Staples 56479
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Staples 56479

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
$30K$398K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$48,778
CheaperTypical $122,839Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$75
CheaperTypical $125Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area650 ft²
SmallerTypical 960 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size5.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.6 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

How 979 8th St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStaples 56479Todd County
Estimated valuepricier than$48,77810% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7517% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than650 ft²23% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.29 ac73% of homes71% of homes

About 979 8th St Se

How much is 979 8th St Se, Staples, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 8th St Se, Staples, MN is $48,778 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $26,909 to $70,647. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 8th St Se, Staples, MN last sell?

979 8th St Se, Staples, MN last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 8th St Se, Staples, MN?

979 8th St Se, Staples, MN has 650 square feet of living space and a 5.29-acre lot.

What schools serve 979 8th St Se, Staples, MN?

979 8th 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 979 8th St Se, Staples, MN compare to other homes in Staples 56479?

Among the 2,363 homes in Staples 56479, it is worth more than 10% of them ($48,778 against a typical $122,839), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($75 against a typical $125), it is bigger than 23% of them (650 ft² against a typical 960 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 73% of them (5.29 ac against a typical 0.6 ac). Measured against all of Todd County, it is worth more than 5% 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 979 8th St Se, Staples, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for 979 8th St Se, Staples, MN was $956. The county assessed it at $112,500.

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