48191 251st Ave, Staples, MN 56479 Property Records

Todd County property record for 48191 251st Ave, Staples, MN 56479

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details720 sqft · built 1934
Lot Size5.86 acres (255,262 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$27,000 (Oct 2011)
Tax Bill$888 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2015 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Mortgage
+ 3 more
APN22-0016700

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-0016700

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area720 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1934
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1934
Lot Area255,262 sqft (5.86 acres)
Garage Area1,200 sqft
DrivewayConcrete Driveway
Driveway Area1 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area30 sqft
Pole Barn400 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address48191 251ST AVE
CitySTAPLES
StateMN
Zip56479-5013
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAF1
Legal DescriptionCOMM AT NE COR OF SEC 16, S 2659.28 FT TO PT OF BEG S 244.68 FT, W 464.09 FT, N 556.18 FT, E 435.21 FT, S 335.12 FT TO
Legal Range033
Legal Township133
Legal Section16
JurisdictionTODD MN
Township / Civil DivisionSTAPLES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1075
Census Tract790100

Owner

Source: Todd County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address48191 251ST AVE, STAPLES, MN 56479-5013
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 31, 2015Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STAR BANK
Aug 23, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STAR BANK
Dec 1, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
STAR BANK
Aug 23, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STAR BANK
Oct 17, 2011Distress Sale, Transfer
STAR BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 17, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2011475692
Last Transfer DateDec 1, 2023
Transfer Doc0000539160
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2015: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTODD MN
Property Address48191 251ST AVE, STAPLES, MN 56479-5013
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number000A495286
DateJul 31, 2015
InstrumentA495286
Lender
NameSTAR BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueOct 1, 2020
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTODD MN
Property Address48191 251ST AVE, STAPLES, MN 56479-5013
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000510797
DateAug 23, 2018
Instrument510797
Lender
NameSTAR BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueAug 20, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

December 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionTODD MN
Recording DateDec 1, 2023
Property Address48191 251ST AVE, STAPLES, MN 56479-5013
Document Number0000539160
Instrument DateNov 15, 2023
Instrument539160
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2023
Title CompanyHOME TOWN ABSTRACT AND TITLE, HOME TOWN ABSTRACT TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address48191 251ST AVE, STAPLES, MN 56479-5013

Mortgage

Document Number0000539161
DateDec 1, 2023
Instrument539161
Lender
NameSTAR BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term71 Months
DueNov 22, 2029

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTODD MN
Property Address48191 251ST AVE, STAPLES, MN 56479-5013
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number510797
DateAug 23, 2018
Instrument510797
Lender
NameSTAR BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueAug 20, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

October 2011: Distress Sale, Transfer

Document TypeDistress Sale
JurisdictionTODD MN
Recording DateOct 17, 2011
Property Address48191 251ST AVE, STAPLES, MN 56479-5013
Document Number0000475692
Instrument DateOct 13, 2011
Instrument475692
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$89.10
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address19645 500TH ST, VERNDALE, MN 56481-3110

Mortgage

Document Number0000475693
DateOct 17, 2011
Instrument475693
Lender
NameSTAR BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueOct 17, 2016

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Todd County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyTodd County
County SubdivisionStaples Township
Unified School DistrictStaples-Motley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$888.00 (-10.3%)
2025$117,200 (+3.17%) Land $44,300 Building $72,900$117,200 (+3.17%) Land $44,300 Building $72,900
2023$990.00 Homeowner's exemption$113,600 Land $44,300 Building $69,300$113,600 Land $44,300 Building $69,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 47% of the US · above 77% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.07% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
West Central Telephone Assn.
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000

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