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$195,787
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 78How 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

STAPLES, MN 56479
0
Baths
1.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$196K
$153K low$239K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$218 (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.$22,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$22,200

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.28
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
40
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.

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.29
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.

E
Staples-Motley Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 3.1 mi
M
Staples-Motley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 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

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.

  • Newer than 84% 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
$46K$475K

This home is worth more than 62% 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$195,787
CheaperTypical $161,563Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size1.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 84% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStaples 56479Wadena County
Estimated valuepricier than$195,78762% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.29 ac56% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than200384% of homes80% of homes

About

How much is , Staples, MN worth?

The TopHap Estimate for , Staples, MN is $195,787 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $152,793 to $238,781. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did , Staples, MN last sell?

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

When was , Staples, MN built?

, Staples, MN was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

What schools serve , Staples, MN?

, 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 , Staples, MN compare to other homes in Staples 56479?

Among the 2,390 homes in Staples 56479, it is worth more than 62% of them ($195,787 against a typical $161,563), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (1.29 ac against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 84% of them (2003 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Wadena County, it is worth more than 55% 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 , Staples, MN?

The 2026 property tax bill for , Staples, MN was $218. The county assessed it at $22,200.

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