Wadena County property record for 244 Park Rd, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,414 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.69 acres (73,616 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,960 (2026) |
| APN | 20-036-2040 |
| Primary APN | 20-036-2040 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 126 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 73,616 sqft (1.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 48 sqft |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Pole Barn | 1,440 sqft |
| Street Address | 244 PARK RD |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-3312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.69 AC - PT NW1/4 NW1/4 COM AT NE COR OF NW1/4 NW1/4; TH W ALG N LI 590'; TH S 125' TH |
| Legal Range | 033 |
| Legal Township | 134 |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | WADENA MN |
| Township / Civil Division | STAPLES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 480200 |
Source: Wadena County records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 PARK RD, STAPLES, MN 56479-3312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005212987 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Wadena County assessment roll, as of September 12, 2025
| 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 | $1,960.00 (+7.34%) | ||
| 2025 | $170,700 (+4.85%) Land $32,200 Building $138,500 | $170,700 (+4.85%) Land $32,200 Building $138,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,826.00 Homeowner's exemption | $162,800 Land $13,100 Building $149,700 | $162,800 Land $13,100 Building $149,700 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 65% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Arvig.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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