Wadena County property record for 12609 231st Ave, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 53.9 acres (2,349,626 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $646 (2026) |
| APN | 13-019-1012 |
| Primary APN | 13-019-1012 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 2,349,626 sqft (53.9 acres) |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | 5 sqft |
| Street Address | 12609 231ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-3199 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 53.94 AC - E1/2 NE1/4 EXC THE S 860'OF THE SE1/4 NE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 033 |
| Legal Township | 134 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | THOMASTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1118 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
12609 231st Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Wadena County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26725 128TH ST, STAPLES, MN 56479-3335 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12609 231st Ave was $646.
Source: Wadena County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wadena County |
| County Subdivision | Thomastown Township |
| Unified School District | Verndale Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $646.00 | $140,500 (+58.22%) Land $127,900 Building $12,600 | $140,500 (+58.22%) Land $127,900 Building $12,600 |
| 2025 | $88,800 Land $88,800 | $88,800 Land $88,800 |
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 12609 231st Ave; there have been 2 flood claims 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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 12609 231st Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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