705 5th St NE, Staples, MN 56479 Property Records

Todd County property record for 705 5th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,020 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size	0.157 acres (6,848 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$140,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,974 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`38-0100200`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`38-0100200`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,020 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1904
Effective Year Built	Effective 1904
Lot Area	6,848 sqft (0.157 acres)
Garage Area	352 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	184 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ	Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ

Location & Zoning

Street Address	705 5TH ST NE
City	STAPLES
State	MN
Zip	56479-2206
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	O'CONNOR ADDITION TO STAPLES 01-133-33
Legal Subdivision	OCONNOR ADDITION TO STAPLES 01-133-33
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Township / Civil Division	STAPLES
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3035
Census Tract	790100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	705 5TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2206
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022532521
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Recording Date	Jul 6, 2022
Property Address	705 5TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2206
Document Number	0000532521
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2022
Instrument	532521
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2022
Title Company	ELITE TITLE & ESCROW CORP

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$462.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	705 5TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2206

Mortgage

Document Number	0000532522
Date	Jul 6, 2022
Instrument	532522

Lender

Name	PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number	0000532523
Date	Jul 6, 2022
Instrument	532523

Lender

Name	PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$1,974.00 (+26.05%) Homeowner's exemption	$169,900 (-7.61%) Land $6,800 Building $163,100	$169,900 (-7.61%) Land $6,800 Building $163,100
2025		$183,900 (-0.43%) Land $5,500 Building $178,400	$183,900 (-0.43%) Land $5,500 Building $178,400
2023	$1,566.00 Homeowner's exemption	$184,700 Land $5,500 Building $179,200	$184,700 Land $5,500 Building $179,200

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

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

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	0.01% 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum Cable	1,000 / 1,000
Arvig Fiber	1,000 / 500
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: CTC.

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