Todd County property record for 720 Forest Ave SE, Staples, MN 56479
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 660 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $508 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| APN | 38-0092800 |
| Primary APN | 38-0092800 |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Lot Area | 6,998 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Street Address | 720 FOREST AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | STAPLES |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56479-2743 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | TODD MN |
| Township / Civil Division | STAPLES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2114 |
| Census Tract | 790100 |
Source: Todd County records, as of October 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25347 TWIN LEAF CIR, NISSWA, MN 56468-4003 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | TODD MN |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 720 FOREST AVE SE, STAPLES, MN 56479-2743 |
| Document Number | 0000538285 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 538285 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 182, NISSWA, MN 56468-0182 |
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 | $508.00 (-6.27%) | $52,200 (+42.23%) Land $7,000 Building $45,200 | $52,200 (+42.23%) Land $7,000 Building $45,200 |
| 2025 | $36,700 (-16.4%) Land $3,500 Building $33,200 | $36,700 (-16.4%) Land $3,500 Building $33,200 | |
| 2023 | $542.00 | $43,900 Land $3,500 Building $40,400 | $43,900 Land $3,500 Building $40,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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