511 5th St SE, Staples, MN 56479 Property Records

Todd County property record for 511 5th St SE, Staples, MN 56479

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details480 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.298 acres (12,996 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$165,900 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$1,542 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Mortgage
APN38-0090000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN38-0090000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area480 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Lot Area12,996 sqft (0.298 acres)
Garage Area384 sqft
DrivewayConcrete Driveway
Driveway Area1 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area192 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area1 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQOutdoor Kitchen / BBQ
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address511 5TH ST SE
CitySTAPLES
StateMN
Zip56479-2717
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionFOREST PARK ADDITION TO STAPLES 12-133-33 LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 5
Legal SubdivisionFOREST PARK ADDITION TO STAPLES 12-133
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number3-4
JurisdictionTODD MN
Township / Civil DivisionSTAPLES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2111
Census Tract790100

Owner

Source: Todd County records, as of October 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address511 5TH ST SE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2717
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 19, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024542252
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTODD MN
Property Address511 5TH ST SE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2717
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2023
Title CompanyLARSON ABSTRACT COMPANY, LARSON ABSTRACT CO INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000537353
DateJul 27, 2023
Instrument537353
Lender
NameMID MINNESOTA FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.75%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateAug 1, 2020
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.75%
Max Rate At Change7.75%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate11.7%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Todd County assessment roll, as of October 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMinnesota
CountyTodd County
MunicipalityStaples City
Unified School DistrictStaples-Motley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,542.00 (+32.93%)$145,200 (+2%) Land $13,000 Building $132,200$145,200 (+2%) Land $13,000 Building $132,200
2025$1,160.00 (-8.95%) Homeowner's exemption$121,000 (-13.57%) Land $6,500 Building $114,500$121,000 (-13.57%) Land $6,500 Building $114,500
2023$1,274.00 Homeowner's exemption$140,000 Land $6,500 Building $133,500$140,000 Land $6,500 Building $133,500

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 Claims3 (1997–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimJul 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemStaples
serves 3,089 people · EPA ID MN1770011
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Arvig.

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