Escape to the country on this beautiful 10-acre property just outside Staples! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of privacy, open space, and functionality. Inside you'll find comfortable living spaces and a practical layout, while outside you'll enjoy room to roam, hobby farm potential, and stunning Minnesota sunsets.
The property features multiple outbuildings, including a large detached garage/shop and a spacious barn with livestock and hobby farm possibilities. Seller currently utilizes the property for chickens, and the barn offers excellent flexibility for animals, storage, workshops, or recreational equipment.
Enjoy peaceful evenings under some of the area's darkest skies, with breathtaking views of the Northern Lights frequently visible right from your own backyard. A 50-amp RV/camper power hookup is already in place, making it easy to host guests or accommodate your own camper.
Whether you're looking for a hobby farm, hunting retreat, homestead, or simply a place to enjoy country living with room to grow, this property offers endless possibilities.
Pending
$295,000
24696 160th St, Staples, MN 56479
2beds
1,296sqft
Single Family
Built in 1928
10 Acres Lot
$294,100 Zestimate®
$228/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Room to roamMultiple outbuildingsComfortable living spacesOpen spaceSpacious barn
- 29 days |
- 624 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Preston Peters 218-232-2713,
RE/MAX Results - Nisswa,
Steven Leary 218-821-5655
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7086706
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x9
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Block,Daylight,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,924
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,296
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (36x46)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Dimensions: 660 x 658 x 660 x 656
- Features: Suitable for Horses, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Topography: Gently Rolling
Details
- Additional structures: Chicken Coop/Barn
- Foundation area: 962
- Parcel number: 131333030
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Sand Point, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Staples
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $228/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $234,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,248
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$294,100
$279,000 - $309,000
$1,148/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Pending sale | $295,000$228/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7086706 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000+47.5%$228/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7086706 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2021 | Sold | $200,000+8.1%$154/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6075180 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2021 | Pending sale | $185,000$143/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6075180 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $185,000+6.3%$143/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6075180 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2020 | Sold | $174,000+5.5%$134/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #5613088 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2020 | Pending sale | $164,900$127/sqft |
Source: Century 21 First Realty, Inc. #5613088 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $164,900+55.6%$127/sqft |
Source: Century 21 First Realty, Inc. #5613088 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2015 | Sold | $106,000-18.1%$82/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1991747 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2015 | Pending sale | $129,400$100/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4326915 Report a problem | ||
| 1/7/2015 | Price change | $129,400-0.4%$100/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4326915 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $129,900$100/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate #4326915 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2014 | Pending sale | $129,900$100/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc. #4326915 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2014 | Listed for sale | $129,900-16.1%$100/sqft |
Source: Edina Realty, Inc. #4326915 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2012 | Listing removed | $154,900$120/sqft |
Source: EDINA REALTY #208377 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2012 | Listed for sale | $154,900+101.2%$120/sqft |
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| 3/18/2005 | Sold | $77,000$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,248 -2.8% | $234,900 -4.9% |
| 2024 | $2,312 +14.2% | $247,100 +3.8% |
| 2023 | $2,024 +11.5% | $238,000 +26.3% |
| 2022 | $1,816 +34.9% | $188,500 +26.9% |
| 2021 | $1,346 +1.7% | $148,500 +13.8% |
| 2020 | $1,324 +18.9% | $130,500 +15% |
| 2018 | $1,114 -1.9% | $113,500 +5.1% |
| 2017 | $1,136 +15.7% | $108,000 +2% |
| 2016 | $982 -17.5% | $105,840 |
| 2015 | $1,190 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56479
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Staples Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 6.8 mi
- 4/10Motley-Staples Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 7.2 mi
- 7/10Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.2 mi
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- Minnesota
- Wadena County
- Staples
- 56479
- 24696 160th St
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