720 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479 Property Records

Todd County property record for 720 4th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,649 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.314 acres (13,696 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$185,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill	$2,500 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
APN	`38-0099700`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`38-0099700`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,649 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	824 sqft
Finished Basement	824 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Lot Area	13,696 sqft (0.314 acres)
Garage Area	625 sqft
Driveway	Asphalt Driveway
Driveway Area	1 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	345 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	1 sqft
Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ	Outdoor Kitchen / BBQ

Location & Zoning

Street Address	720 4TH ST NE
City	STAPLES
State	MN
Zip	56479-2268
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	O'CONNOR ADDITION TO STAPLES 01-133-33 LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 4
Legal Subdivision	OCONNOR ADDITION TO STAPLES 01-133-33
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	3-4
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	720 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2268
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 17, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK
Oct 20, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOAN DEPOT INC
Jul 14, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BLACKRIDGE BANK
Jul 24, 2017	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023538615
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Property Address	720 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2268
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023
Title Company	ELITE TITLE AND ESCROW, ELITE TITLE & ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000534413
Date	Nov 17, 2022
Instrument	534413

Lender

Name	FIRST INTERNATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Nov 10, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Recording Date	Oct 20, 2023
Property Address	720 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2268
Document Number	0000538615
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2023
Instrument	538615
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 22, 2023
Title Company	ELITE TITLE & ESCROW CORP

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$610.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5653 BIRCHWOOD AVE NE, PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372-1356

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	720 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2268

Mortgage

Document Number	0000538616
Date	Oct 20, 2023
Instrument	538616

Lender

Name	LOAN DEPOT INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number	0000538617
Date	Oct 20, 2023
Instrument	538617

Lender

Name	LOAN DEPOT INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2020
Property Address	720 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2268
Document Number	520330
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2020
Instrument	520330
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, ELITE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$429.00
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	720 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2268

Mortgage

Document Number	520331
Date	Jul 14, 2020
Instrument	520331

Lender

Name	BLACKRIDGE BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

July 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	TODD MN
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2017
Property Address	720 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2268
Document Number	505008
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2017
Instrument	505008
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$280.17
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	720 4TH ST NE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2268

Mortgage

Document Number	505009
Date	Jul 24, 2017
Instrument	505009

Lender

Name	STEARNS LENDING LLC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

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	$2,500.00 (+19.39%) Homeowner's exemption	$207,600 (-7.07%) Land $13,700 Building $193,900	$207,600 (-7.07%) Land $13,700 Building $193,900
2025		$223,400 (+0.45%) Land $11,000 Building $212,400	$223,400 (+0.45%) Land $11,000 Building $212,400
2023	$2,094.00 Homeowner's exemption	$222,400 Land $11,000 Building $211,400	$222,400 Land $11,000 Building $211,400

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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