Wadena County property record for 1602 12th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,432 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 4.4 acres (191,664 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,856 (2026) |
| APN | 13-036-1061 |
| Primary APN | 13-036-1061 |
|---|
| Building Area | 1,432 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Basement Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,074 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 191,664 sqft (4.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Pole Barn | 384 sqft |
| Street Address | 1602 12TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-2000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | 4.40 AC - PART OF SE1/4 NE1/4 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENC- ING AT HE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF |
| Legal Range | 033 |
| Legal Township | 134 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | THOMASTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
1602 12th 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 | 1602 12TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1602 12th St NE was $2,856 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,856.00 Homeowner's exemption | $302,300 (+0.6%) Land $37,900 Building $264,400 | $302,300 (+0.6%) Land $37,900 Building $264,400 |
| 2025 | $300,500 Land $37,900 Building $262,600 | $300,500 Land $37,900 Building $262,600 | |
| 2023 | $2,534.00 Homeowner's exemption | $278,600 Land $33,200 Building $245,400 | $278,600 Land $33,200 Building $245,400 |
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 1602 12th 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 1602 12th St NE is moderate, ranking above 58% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · above 83% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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