Todd County property record for 602 Forest Ave SE, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 660 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,256 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| APN | 38-0092500 |
| Primary APN | 38-0092500 |
|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 6,248 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1 sqft |
| Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ | Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ |
| Street Address | 602 FOREST AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-2761 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FOREST PARK ADDITION TO STAPLES 12-133-33 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST PARK ADDITION TO STAPLES 12-133 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | TODD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | STAPLES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2113 |
| Census Tract | 790100 |
602 Forest Ave SE is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2006.
Source: Todd County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35770 175TH AVE, EAGLE BEND, MN 56446-9772 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001442657 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TODD MN |
| Property Address | 602 FOREST AVE SE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2761 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 527530 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 527530 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK HENNING |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 602 Forest Ave SE was $1,256.
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 | $1,256.00 | $104,800 (+12.93%) Land $6,200 Building $98,600 | $104,800 (+12.93%) Land $6,200 Building $98,600 |
| 2025 | $92,800 Land $3,100 Building $89,700 | $92,800 Land $3,100 Building $89,700 | |
| 2023 | $1,216.00 | $107,200 Land $3,100 Building $104,100 | $107,200 Land $3,100 Building $104,100 |
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 602 Forest Ave 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 602 Forest Ave SE 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 187 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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