Wadena County property record for 1401 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,288 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.516 acres (22,493 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $8,500 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer |
| APN | 20-300-0044 |
| Primary APN | 20-300-0044 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Lot Area | 22,493 sqft (0.516 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 1401 4TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-3250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VETSCH'S ADDITION S 1/2 OF E1/2 OF BLK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | VETSCH'S ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | STAPLES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3043 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
1401 4th St NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Wadena County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 PARK RD, STAPLES, MN 56479-3312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010226866 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1401 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-3250 |
| Document Number | 0000264274 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 264274 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1401 4th St NE was $2,472 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wadena County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wadena County |
| Municipality | Staples City |
| Unified School District | Staples-Motley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,472.00 Homeowner's exemption | $216,600 (+5.15%) Land $15,000 Building $201,600 | $216,600 (+5.15%) Land $15,000 Building $201,600 |
| 2025 | $206,000 Land $15,000 Building $191,000 | $206,000 Land $15,000 Building $191,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,604.00 Homeowner's exemption | $215,900 Land $9,300 Building $206,600 | $215,900 Land $9,300 Building $206,600 |
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 1401 4th St NE; 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 1401 4th St NE 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Staples serves 3,089 people · EPA ID MN1770011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CTC, West Central Telephone Association.
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