Wadena County property record for 1526 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,320 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.22 acres (53,143 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,310 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 20-036-3110 |
| Primary APN | 20-036-3110 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 708 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 53,143 sqft (1.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Street Address | 1526 4TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-3216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.22 AC - N 133' OF W 400' BEING PT OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 033 |
| Legal Township | 134 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | STAPLES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
1526 4th St NE is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Wadena County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11701 COUNTY 32 SW, MOTLEY, MN 56466-2560 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Property Address | 1526 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-3216 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | ELITE TITLE AND ESCROW, ELITE TITLE & ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 258154 |
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| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 258154 |
| Name | TRADITION MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1526 4th St NE was $2,310 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 | $2,310.00 Homeowner's exemption | $193,600 (-0.62%) Land $27,900 Building $165,700 | $193,600 (-0.62%) Land $27,900 Building $165,700 |
| 2025 | $194,800 Land $27,900 Building $166,900 | $194,800 Land $27,900 Building $166,900 | |
| 2023 | $2,148.00 Homeowner's exemption | $192,900 Land $12,300 Building $180,600 | $192,900 Land $12,300 Building $180,600 |
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 1526 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 1526 4th St NE is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 70 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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