Wadena County property record for 10869 255th Ave, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,424 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 2.54 acres (110,642 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,642 (2026) |
| APN | 13-034-2012 |
| Primary APN | 13-034-2012 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 828 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 110,642 sqft (2.54 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Street Address | 10869 255TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-3273 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | A3 |
| Legal Description | 2.54 AC-PT NE1/4 NW1/4 DESC AS: COM @ NE COR;THN S ON THE E LINE 325';THN W 340'; THN N 325' TO THE N LINE;THN E 340' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 033 |
| Legal Township | 134 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | THOMASTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
10869 255th Ave, an agricultural property, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2012.
Source: Wadena County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10869 255TH AVE, STAPLES, MN 56479-3273 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 234570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 10869 255th Ave was $2,642 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Wadena County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wadena County |
| County Subdivision | Thomastown Township |
| Unified School District | Staples-Motley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,642.00 (-3.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $284,600 (-1.56%) Land $31,200 Building $253,400 | $284,600 (-1.56%) Land $31,200 Building $253,400 |
| 2025 | $2,734.00 Homeowner's exemption | $289,100 Land $31,200 Building $257,900 | $289,100 Land $31,200 Building $257,900 |
| 2023 | $2,604.00 Homeowner's exemption | $282,100 Land $26,000 Building $256,100 | $282,100 Land $26,000 Building $256,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 10869 255th Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 10869 255th Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 86% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| West Central Telephone Association Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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