Wadena County property record for 12281 Co Rd 26, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,716 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 6.6 acres (287,496 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $822 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale |
| APN | 01-024-4020 |
| Primary APN | 01-024-4020 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,716 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,716 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Lot Area | 287,496 sqft (6.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 984 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Street Address | 12281 COUNTY ROAD 26 |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-3194 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A3 |
| Legal Description | 6.60 AC - EAST 321' OF NORTH 895.125' OF N1/2 SE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 034 |
| Legal Township | 134 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | ALDRICH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4058 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
12281 Co Rd 26 is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Wadena County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12281 COUNTY ROAD 26, STAPLES, MN 56479-3194 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Also Known As (AKA) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12281 COUNTY ROAD 26, STAPLES, MN 56479-3194 |
| Document Number | 0000261764 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 261764 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Tax | $1.65 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12281 COUNTY ROAD 26, STAPLES, MN 56479-3194 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12281 Co Rd 26 was $822 with exemptions applied.
Source: Wadena County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wadena County |
| County Subdivision | Aldrich Township |
| Unified School District | Verndale Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $822.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $127,600 (-0.93%) Land $49,400 Building $78,200 | $127,600 (-0.93%) Land $49,400 Building $78,200 |
| 2025 | $128,800 Land $49,400 Building $79,400 | $128,800 Land $49,400 Building $79,400 | |
| 2023 | $290.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $73,000 Land $41,200 Building $31,800 | $73,000 Land $41,200 Building $31,800 |
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 12281 Co Rd 26.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12281 Co Rd 26 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 94% of the US · lower than 80% 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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