Todd County property record for 315 5th St SE, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 416 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,900 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $710 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit |
| APN | 38-0040700 |
| Primary APN | 38-0040700 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 416 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Driveway | Asphalt Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 315 5TH ST SE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-2713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DRAKE & BARTRAW ADDITION 7-133-33 LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | DRAKE & BARTRAW ADDITION 7-133-33 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | TODD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | STAPLES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 790100 |
315 5th St SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2006.
Source: Todd County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 315 5TH ST SE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061443312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TODD MN |
| Property Address | 315 5TH ST SE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2713 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000536378 |
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| Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 536378 |
| Name | WADENA STATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2028 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 315 5th St SE was $710 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Todd County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Todd County |
| Municipality | Staples City |
| Unified School District | Staples-Motley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $710.00 Homeowner's exemption | $111,800 (+28.21%) Land $6,500 Building $105,300 | $111,800 (+28.21%) Land $6,500 Building $105,300 |
| 2025 | $87,200 Land $3,300 Building $83,900 | $87,200 Land $3,300 Building $83,900 | |
| 2023 | $662.00 Homeowner's exemption | $102,700 Land $3,300 Building $99,400 | $102,700 Land $3,300 Building $99,400 |
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 315 5th St SE; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 | 3 (1997–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2014 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 315 5th St SE is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 391 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Arvig, CTC, Verizon.
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