Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Staples home offering flexibility, functional living space, and numerous recent updates throughout! Improvements include fresh paint, new flooring, new stainless steel appliances, updated plumbing fixtures and faucets, a high-end water softener, a Reme Halo whole-home duct purifier, a recently updated basement bathroom, basement bedroom, and much more. Easily convertible back to a duplex for added flexibility or income potential. Fresh paint upstairs and a drain tile system already in place in the basement provide added peace of mind. Finish the kitchenette, living room, and one of the basement bedrooms to build equity. Located in a convenient and desirable area, don’t miss this versatile property!
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Zestimate®
$180,000
521 5th St NE, Staples, MN 56479
4beds
1,848sqft
Single Family
Built in 1961
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$180,000 Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$1,432 Estimated rent
Home value
$180,000
Estimated sales range
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chad Schwendeman 218-831-4663,
eXp Realty,
Sean Mello 218-839-6965
Bought with:
Maxwell J Roby
eXp Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7077193
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x5
Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x5
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21x12
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x9
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x11
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x5
Laundry
- Level: Lower
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x6
Living room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22x11
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x5
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Block,Drain Tiled,Egress Window(s),Finished,Full,Partially Finished,Sump Pump
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,848
- Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 984
- Finished area below ground: 864
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (20x20), Garage Door Height (7), Garage Door Width (8)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 137
- Features: Cleared, Tree Coverage - Light
Details
- Foundation area: 864
- Parcel number: 380098300
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Block, Brick, Concrete, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Staples
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Sold | $180,000+0.1%$97/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7077193 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Pending sale | $179,900$97/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7077193 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2026 | Listing removed | $179,900$97/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #7077193 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900+19.9%$97/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7077193 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $150,000+7.2%$81/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6747111 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2025 | Pending sale | $139,900$76/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6747111 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $139,900+84.1%$76/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6747111 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2014 | Sold | $76,000$41/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,618 -19.9% | $172,100 +10.7% |
| 2024 | $2,020 +36.3% | $155,500 -9.4% |
| 2023 | $1,482 -2.4% | $171,600 +45.3% |
| 2022 | $1,518 +9.2% | $118,100 +9.7% |
| 2021 | $1,390 +5.3% | $107,700 -1.2% |
| 2020 | $1,320 +19.8% | $109,000 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $1,102 +9.3% | $104,100 +20.2% |
| 2018 | $1,008 +3.1% | $86,600 +10.7% |
| 2017 | $978 +1.2% | $78,200 +1% |
| 2016 | $966 -9.4% | $77,400 |
| 2015 | $1,066 | -- |
| 2014 | -- | -- |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | $1,302 +0.5% | $87,700 -20.2% |
| 2009 | $1,296 | $109,900 |
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Neighborhood: 56479
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Motley-Staples Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Staples-Motley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Staples Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Minnesota
- Todd County
- Staples
- 56479
- 521 5th St NE
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