Wadena County property record for 16005 Wilderness Dr, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,300 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 2.9 acres (126,324 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,860 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| APN | 13-133-4030 |
| Primary APN | 13-133-4030 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 143 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 143 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 126,324 sqft (2.9 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Street Address | 16005 WILDERNESS DR |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-3164 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S1 |
| Legal Description | 2.90 AC - THAT PART OF GOVT LOT 4 LYING NORTHERLY OF CO ROADS 5 & 29, DESCRIBED AS |
| Legal Range | 033 |
| Legal Township | 135 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | THOMASTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1083 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
Source: Wadena County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16005 WILDERNESS DR, STAPLES, MN 56479-3164 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015390778 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16005 WILDERNESS DR, STAPLES, MN 56479-3164 |
| Document Number | 0000265587 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 265587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16005 WILDERNESS DR, STAPLES, MN 56479-3164 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16005 WILDERNESS DR, STAPLES, MN 56479-3164 |
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 | $1,860.00 (-2.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $216,500 (+4.59%) Land $46,500 Building $170,000 | $216,500 (+4.59%) Land $46,500 Building $170,000 |
| 2025 | $207,000 (-2.04%) Land $46,500 Building $160,500 | $207,000 (-2.04%) Land $46,500 Building $160,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,904.00 Homeowner's exemption | $211,300 Land $40,600 Building $170,700 | $211,300 Land $40,600 Building $170,700 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 63% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 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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