Wadena County property record for 16550 Cottingham Dr, Staples, MN 56479 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
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| Details | 544 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 74.1 acres (3,229,974 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,026 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Transfer Apr 2023 Transfer |
| APN | 03-035-1010 |
| Primary APN | 03-035-1010 |
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| Building Area | 544 sqft Living Area |
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| Basement Area | 324 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 324 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 3,229,974 sqft (74.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 373 sqft |
| Deck Area | 10 sqft |
| Street Address | 16550 COTTINGHAM DR |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Legal Description | 74.15 AC - LOTS 1 & 2 |
| Legal Range | 033 |
| Legal Township | 135 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | BULLARD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1055 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
Source: Wadena County records · APN 03-035-1010
Assessment roll updated September 12, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 107 7TH AVE NW, ARLINGTON, MN 55307-2204 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 231282 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16550 COTTINGHAM DR, STAPLES, MN 56479 |
| Document Number | 0000264243 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 264243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 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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| Address | 107 7TH AVE NW # 306, 306, ARLINGTON, MN 55307-2204 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16550 COTTINGHAM DR, STAPLES, MN 56479 |
| Document Number | 0000264242 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 264242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 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 | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 107 7TH AVE NW # 306, 306, ARLINGTON, MN 55307-2204 |
Source: Wadena County records · Assessment roll updated September 12, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wadena County |
| County Subdivision | Bullard Township |
| Unified School District | Staples-Motley School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,026.00 (+13.06%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,792.00 (+28.83%) | $247,300 (+57.72%) Land $187,800 Building $59,500 | $247,300 (+57.72%) Land $187,800 Building $59,500 |
| 2023 | $1,391.00 | $156,800 Land $142,400 Building $14,400 | $156,800 Land $142,400 Building $14,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · above 77% of Minnesota |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 1,124 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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