601 Summit Ave NE, Staples, MN 56479 Property Records

Todd County property record for 601 Summit Ave NE, Staples, MN 56479

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	624 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.247 acres (10,797 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$170,000 (Feb 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,584 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage
APN	`38-0096300`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`38-0096300`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	624 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Lot Area	10,797 sqft (0.247 acres)
Garage Area	690 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	1 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	96 sqft
Deck Area	288 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address	601 SUMMIT AVE NE
City	STAPLES
State	MN
Zip	56479-2230
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	TIERNAN ADDITION TO STAPLES 1-133-33 LOT 1 & W 25 FT OF LOT 2 BLK 4 & S2 OF VACATED ALLEY & N2 OF VACATED ALLEY S OF LOT 12 B
Legal Subdivision	TIERNAN ADDITION TO STAPLES 1-133-33
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	1-2,12
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Township / Civil Division	STAPLES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3025
Census Tract	790100

Owner

601 Summit Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2025.

Source: Todd County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	601 SUMMIT AVE NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2230
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 14, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC
Jan 3, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN MTG & EQUITY CONSULT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 14, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2025544857
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2019
Property Address	601 SUMMIT AVE NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2230
Document Number	516985
Instrument Date	Nov 4, 2019
Instrument	516985
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021
Title Company	LAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$280.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 SUMMIT AVE NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2230

Mortgage

Document Number	516986
Date	Nov 14, 2019
Instrument	516986

Lender

Name	PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2017
Property Address	601 SUMMIT AVE NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2230
Document Number	502352
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2016
Instrument	502352
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021
Title Company	EDINA REALTY TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$2.97
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	601 SUMMIT AVE NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2230

Mortgage

Document Number	502353
Date	Jan 3, 2017
Instrument	502353

Lender

Name	AMERICAN MTG & EQUITY CONSULT

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 601 Summit Ave NE was $1,584 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Todd County
Municipality	Staples City
Unified School District	Staples-Motley School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,584.00 Homeowner's exemption	$145,400 (-5.89%) Land $10,800 Building $134,600	$145,400 (-5.89%) Land $10,800 Building $134,600
2025		$154,500 Land $8,600 Building $145,900	$154,500 Land $8,600 Building $145,900
2023	$1,228.00 Homeowner's exemption	$146,600 Land $8,600 Building $138,000	$146,600 Land $8,600 Building $138,000

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

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 601 Summit Ave NE.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 601 Summit Ave NE is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 67% of the US · above 57% of Minnesota
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: Arvig, CTC.

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