Tucked away on 20 private acres adjacent to Lyons State Forest in Staples, MN, this unique off-grid property offers the perfect blend of seclusion, recreation, and natural beauty. Featuring three rustic cabins with a total of 992 square feet between all of them, a woodshed, and a pole shed, it’s ideal for a family retreat, hunting basecamp, or private getaway. Surrounded by mature woods and abundant wildlife, the property provides direct access to the forest trails and outdoor adventures. With its off-grid setup, you can fully embrace a sustainable, unplugged lifestyle while still enjoying the comfort of multiple structures for storage and guests. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful escape, a recreational retreat, or a one-of-a-kind spot to create lasting memories, this rare property delivers the ultimate in Minnesota wilderness living.
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Active
$219,900
25333 196th St, Staples, MN 56479
3beds
0baths
992sqft
Single Family
Built in 2011
20 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Pole shedThree rustic cabinsAbundant wildlifeSurrounded by mature woods
- 298 days |
- 604 |
- 21 |
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Listed by:
Katy Matzek 651-470-1882,
Keller Williams Premier Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6785369
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 0
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x20
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 16
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 992
- Total interior livable area: 992 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 992
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Storage Shed
- Foundation area: 992
- Parcel number: 030152035
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Age Over 8 Years,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Holding Tank, Outhouse
- Water: Sand Point
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Staples
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,500
- Annual tax amount: $562
- Date on market: 9/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 214 days
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,900$222/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6785369 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2026 | Pending sale | $219,900$222/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6785369 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900$222/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6785369 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $562 +4.1% | $115,500 -0.8% |
| 2024 | $540 +21.1% | $116,400 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $446 +2.8% | $106,100 +19.1% |
| 2022 | $434 +2.4% | $89,100 +13.1% |
| 2021 | $424 +1.4% | $78,800 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $418 +11.8% | $73,200 +7.3% |
| 2018 | $374 +10.7% | $68,200 +11.4% |
| 2017 | $338 -19.5% | $61,200 +36.6% |
| 2016 | $420 -59.8% | $44,786 |
| 2015 | $1,044 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56479
Nearby schools
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- 4/10Verndale Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 11.7 mi
- 3/10Verndale SecondaryGrades: 7-12Distance: 11.7 mi
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- Wadena County
- Staples
- 56479
- 25333 196th St
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