704 8th St NE, Staples, MN 56479 Property Records

Todd County property record for 704 8th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,092 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.66 acres (28,750 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$67,500 (Jan 2014)
Tax Bill	$3,420 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage
APN	`38-0001400`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`38-0001400`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,092 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	546 sqft
Finished Basement	546 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1977
Effective Year Built	Effective 1977
Lot Area	28,750 sqft (0.66 acres)
Garage Area	636 sqft
Driveway	Concrete Driveway
Driveway Area	1 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	180 sqft
Deck Area	70 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ	Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ

Location & Zoning

Street Address	704 8TH ST NE
City	STAPLES
State	MN
Zip	56479-2218
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	N 105 FT OF W 275 FT OF NW4 SE4 .66 ACRES
Legal Range	033
Legal Township	133
Legal Section	01
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Township / Civil Division	STAPLES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3027
Census Tract	790100

Owner

704 8th St NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2014.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	704 8TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2218
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
Jul 17, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK MN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 30, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2014200840
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Property Address	704 8TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2218
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	NOBLE ESCROW & TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	523015
Date	Dec 22, 2020
Instrument	523015

Lender

Name	AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	372 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Property Address	704 8TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2218
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 14, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	515211
Date	Jul 17, 2019
Instrument	515211

Lender

Name	AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK MN
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	Jul 16, 2020

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 704 8th St NE was $3,420 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	$3,420.00 Homeowner's exemption	$280,500 (-4.17%) Land $23,000 Building $257,500	$280,500 (-4.17%) Land $23,000 Building $257,500
2025		$292,700 Land $16,900 Building $275,800	$292,700 Land $16,900 Building $275,800
2023	$2,910.00 Homeowner's exemption	$294,200 Land $16,900 Building $277,300	$294,200 Land $16,900 Building $277,300

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 704 8th St 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 704 8th St 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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