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19648 261st Avenue

Staples, MN 56479

3 beds
2 baths
1,560 sqft
~40 acre lot
$355 per sqft
1984 build
– on site

This 40 acre gem has so much to offer. 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home on 40 acres plus a 20x24 bunk house with kitchenette, full bath, heat source & wall A/C. Close to Crow Wing River, Cottingham Park and restaurant offering year-round food service and summertime recreation. Main floor offers large kitchen with an abundance of cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one bathroom has roll-in shower to accommodate wheel chair, main floor laundry room with lots of cabinets. 18x24 covered patio, large yard with plenty of outdoor space for barbecuing, entertaining and family gatherings. Updates & improvement features include: Nov. 2019 new siding & windows and new metal roof 2022 on house and garage. The 30x45, 3 car garage was insulated, poured concrete floor added small coffee bar. There is an additional 24x36 garage/storage. In Spring of 2023 installed a new septic system, gravel driveway and yard area. Poured 18x24 patio in 2019, paint interior of house April 2024, built garden shed in June 2022. 20x24 storage shed/chicken coop, 16x16 garden shed. Property adjoins 40 acres of county land on the north. High speed fiber optic internet service. Mature hardwood trees and beautiful landscaping.

Listing courtesy of NORTHSTAR / Sandy Knosalla / Edina Realty, Inc.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 17, 2025 •

MLS# 6703560 —

The Building

Year Built:

1984
New Construction:

false
Age Of Property:

41
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Construction Materials Desc:

Frame
Roof:

Age 8 Years or Less, Metal, Pitched
Accessibility Features:

No Stairs Internal, Roll-In Shower
Levels:

One
Main Level Finished Area:

1560.0000
Basement:

Crawl Space
Basement:

false
Foundation Area:

1560
Foundation Dimensions:

30x52
Manufactured Home:

No
Building Area Total:

1560
Above Grade Finished Area:

1560

Interior

Dining Room Description:

Breakfast Bar,Informal Dining Room,Kitchen/Dining Room
Fireplace:

false
Amenities:

Ceiling Fan(s),Kitchen Window,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Porch,Washer/Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1560

Location

Directions:

From State Hwy. 210in Staples turn north on Cardinal Drive, turn left on Airport Road, at 4-way stop at CLC turn right on Co. Rd. 30 turn left on on Co. Rd. 7, turn right on 261st Ave to property at end of road.
Latitude:

46.509975
Longitude:

-94.820147

The Property

Parcel Number:

030142270
Zoning Description:

Residential-Single Family
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Subtype:

Ranch-Style Home
Property Attached:

false
Additional Parcels:

false
Lot Features:

Property Adjoins Public Land, Many Trees, Underground Utilities
Lot Size Area:

40
Lot Size Dimensions:

660 x 2640
Lot Size SqFt:

1742400
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Topography:

Level
Road Frontage Type:

Township, Unpaved Streets
Road Responsibility:

Private Maintained Road
Farm Type:

Hobby
Water Source:

Drilled, Private, Sand Point, Well
Other Structures:

Additional Garage, Bunk House, Chicken Coop/Barn, Guest House, Storage Shed
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

2760
Tax With Assessments:

2830.0000

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Bath Description:

3/4 Primary,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Walk-In Shower Stall
Three Quarter Baths:

2

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
Sewer:

Mound Septic, Septic System Compliant - Yes

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener Rented

Schools

High School District:

Staples-Motley

The Community

Pool Features:

None
Association:

false
Assessment Pending:

No

Parking

Parking Features:

Detached, Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Storage
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Dimensions:

30x45
Garage SqFt:

1350

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$555,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,971
Taxes	$230
Insurance	$152
Utilities	$180 See report
Total	$3,533/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/16/25 Apr 16, 2025	Listed / Active	NORTHSTAR	$555,000

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This house located in MN 56479 is currently for sale for $555,000. 19648 261st Avenue is a 1,560 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 5 days. This house is in the attendance area of Staples-Motley Senior High School and Connections High School.

Listing Courtesy of: NORTHSTAR and Edina Realty, Inc..

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