Wadena County property record for 11897 261st Ave, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 872 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 4.3 acres (187,308 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $308 (2026) |
| APN | 13-027-1010 |
| Primary APN | 13-027-1010 |
|---|
| Building Area | 872 sqft Living Area |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 187,308 sqft (4.3 acres) |
| Pole Barn | 4,608 sqft |
| Street Address | 11897 261ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-3080 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | A3 |
| Legal Description | 4.30 AC - PT OF SE1/4 SE1/4 OF SECTION 22, AND PT OF NE1/4 NE1/4 OF SECTION 27 DESCRIBED |
| Legal Range | 033 |
| Legal Township | 134 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | THOMASTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
Source: Wadena County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 7160, FARGO, ND 58106-7160 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $308.00 (+21.26%) | $41,500 (+1.97%) Land $26,600 Building $14,900 | $41,500 (+1.97%) Land $26,600 Building $14,900 |
| 2025 | $40,700 (+14.65%) Land $26,600 Building $14,100 | $40,700 (+14.65%) Land $26,600 Building $14,100 | |
| 2023 | $254.00 | $35,500 Land $22,200 Building $13,300 | $35,500 Land $22,200 Building $13,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 89% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 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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