#6722023, Listing office: Century 21 Brainerd Realty
$139,900 List price
521 5th St NE Staples, MN 56479
4 beds
2 full
1,848 sqft
$76 / sqft
House
Property details
About 521 5th St NE
Charming 4-bed, 2-bath Staples home with great potential! Many updates are already done including fresh paint, new basement bathroom, basement bedroom and much more. Easily convertible back to a duplex for added flexibility or income. Fresh paint upstairs and a drain tile system in the basement already in place. You can finished the kitchette, living room and one of the bedrooms in the basement offers opportunity for sweat equity. Located in a convenient and desirable area—don't miss this versatile property!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,848 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1961
ParkingDetached
MLS #6747111
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $139,900
- Price/SqFt: $75
- HOA Amount: $0
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,020
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Cleared, Few Trees
- Directions: From stoplight intersection of Highways 10 & 210 in Staples; north 1 block to 2nd Avenue; left 1 block to 5th Street NE; north to property.
- Year Built: 1961
- Living Area: 1,848 SqFt
- MLS Number: 6747111
- MLS Name: NORTHSTAR
- Office Name: eXp Realty
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,500 | $2,020 |
| 2023 | $171,600 | $1,482 |
| 2022 | $118,100 | $1,518 |
| 2021 | $107,700 | $1,390 |
| 2020 | $109,000 | $1,320 |
| 2019 | $104,100 | $1,102 |
| 2018 | $86,600 | $1,008 |
| 2017 | $78,200 | $978 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Staples-Motley Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.4 mi
•4th St N
3
Verndale Elementary School
Public District PK-6
11.0 mi
•411 SW Brown St
6
Bertha-Hewitt Elementary School
Public District PK-6
14.4 mi
•310 Central Ave S
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,750. The majority of Staples, MN residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
44%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
9%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
48%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Monster Trucks
Hunting
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Wal-Mart
Dollar General
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Hardee's
Jimmy Johns
Applebees
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Ram
GMC
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country- Classic Country
New Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 521 5th St NE
The listing price of 521 5th St NE property is $139,900.
The property 521 5th St NE is a house located in Staples, Minnesota, 56479.
Active Listing: 521 5th St NE is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 521 5th St NE are: Staples-Motley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Verndale Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Bertha-Hewitt Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Motley-Staples Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Pillager Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wadena-Deer Creek 5th and 6th Grade (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Staples-Motley Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Verndale Secondary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Bertha-Hewitt Secondary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,020 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 521 5th St NE has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 521 5th St NE is 1,848 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 521 5th St NE is 1961.
This home is located at 521 5th St NE in Staples, MN and zip code 56479. This 1,848 square foot home was built in 1961. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $139,900.
While more than 1 listings in Staples, MN in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 2 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Staples, MN between May and June 2025 increased by 12.5%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 23 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $177,450.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.