Beautifully Updated Home on 35+ Acres Near Dower Lake. Discover peace, privacy, and modern comfort with this stunning 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home set on over 35 acres just minutes from Dower Lake Recreational Area. Thoughtfully updated throughout, the home features a gorgeous kitchen with granite countertops, white painted cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The spacious great room includes a cozy gas fireplace, while the bonus sunroom offers a hot tub hookup—perfect for year-round relaxation. The private owner’s suite has been tastefully remodeled and includes a generous walk-in closet and updated bath. Additional highlights include main-level laundry, a heated 2-stall attached garage, and a lower level with a massive family room, full bath, and efficient geothermal heating and cooling (with backup propane furnace). Outside, enjoy scenic views from the covered patio. A paved driveway leads to a 48x94 shop with both heated and cold storage areas, plus an updated barn ideal for hobby farming or livestock. The land is a hunter’s paradise, complete with multiple enclosed deer stands and endless potential. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—schedule your private showing today!
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$590,000
50429 245th Ave, Staples, MN 56479
4beds
3,438sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
35.22 Acres Lot
$597,700 Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$2,763 Estimated rent
Home value
$597,700
Estimated sales range
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Hot tub hookupCozy gas fireplaceBonus sunroomStainless steel appliancesGranite countertopsWhite painted cabinetryPaved driveway
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Listed by:
Thomas Schiffler 320-980-1414,
Premier Real Estate Services
Bought with:
Savannah Mello
eXp Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6805778
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 126.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.5x11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x23
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9x10
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x7
Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x9
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27x23
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x5
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x24
Informal dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x14
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16x13
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x7
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x23
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 218.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x9.5
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x6
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s), Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air, Geothermal
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Egress Window(s),Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,438
- Total interior livable area: 3,438 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,374
- Finished area below ground: 1,064
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Asphalt, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 8
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
Lot
- Size: 35.22 Acres
- Dimensions: 35.22 Acres
- Features: Suitable for Horses, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Foundation area: 2368
- Parcel number: 220004400
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Wooded area: 435600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Gas: Propane
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Staples
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $432,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,132
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 236 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Sold | $590,000-1.7%$172/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Pending sale | $599,900$174/sqft |
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| 12/21/2025 | Listing removed | $4,500$1/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $599,900-1.6%$174/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $609,900-4%$177/sqft |
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| 10/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,500$1/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listing removed | $635,000$185/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $4,500$1/sqft |
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| 8/30/2025 | Price change | $635,000-2.3%$185/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,500$1/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Price change | $650,000-3.7%$189/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $675,000-3.6%$196/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,900+96.1%$204/sqft |
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| 3/13/2025 | Sold | $357,000-44.2%$104/sqft |
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| 9/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/7/2023 | Price change | $639,900-1.5%$186/sqft |
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| 4/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,900+1447.4%$189/sqft |
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| 5/2/2017 | Sold | $42,000-86.3%$12/sqft |
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| 10/21/2016 | Sold | $306,000-18.4%$89/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #4621509 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2014 | Sold | $375,000$109/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #2052494 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,132 +1% | $432,700 -17.2% |
| 2024 | $5,080 -7.4% | $522,400 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $5,488 +5.1% | $491,800 +2.8% |
| 2022 | $5,222 +42.5% | $478,500 +25.1% |
| 2021 | $3,664 +8.9% | $382,500 +24.1% |
| 2020 | $3,364 +11.6% | $308,100 +10% |
| 2019 | $3,014 +13.1% | $280,000 +20.7% |
| 2018 | $2,664 +2.6% | $231,900 +12.6% |
| 2017 | $2,596 -9.2% | $205,900 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $2,858 +10.3% | $204,200 |
| 2015 | $2,590 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56479
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