Wadena County property record for 16274 245th Ave, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 30 acres (1,306,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,500 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $242 (2026) |
| APN | 13-133-3025 |
| Primary APN | 13-133-3025 |
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| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Lot Area | 1,306,800 sqft (30 acres) |
| Street Address | 16274 245TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-3340 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | A3 |
| Legal Description | 30.00 AC - W1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4 & NE1/4 SW1/4 SE1/4 |
| Legal Range | 033 |
| Legal Township | 135 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | THOMASTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1083 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
16274 245th Ave, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2006.
Source: Wadena County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15357 251ST AVE, STAPLES, MN 56479-3124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006214759 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16274 245th Ave was $242 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 | $242.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,600 (+16.02%) Land $74,600 | $74,600 (+16.02%) Land $74,600 |
| 2025 | $64,300 Land $64,300 | $64,300 Land $64,300 | |
| 2023 | $232.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,500 Land $55,500 | $55,500 Land $55,500 |
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 16274 245th 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 16274 245th Ave is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 73% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 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 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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