205 Prairie Ave NE

Staples, MN 56479

$299,900
Price
4
Beds
2,415 Sq. Ft.
$124 / Sq. Ft.
2,415
Sq. Ft.
$124
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Meticulously clean, well maintained 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath rambler home on large lot with chain link fenced back yard. Highly sought after location at the edge of town. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO UPGRADES: High efficiency furnace and new air conditioner with heat exchanger completed in 2024. The front yard has new black dirt and grass with new front concrete sidewalk all completed in 2025. It was necessary due to new sewer service installed from house foundation to city street connection in 2023. House exterior...Meticulously clean, well maintained 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath rambler home on large lot with chain link fenced back yard. Highly sought after location at the edge of town. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO UPGRADES: High efficiency furnace and new air conditioner with heat exchanger completed in 2024. The front yard has new black dirt and grass with new front concrete sidewalk all completed in 2025. It was necessary due to new sewer service installed from house foundation to city street connection in 2023. House exterior paint in 2021. Additional updates include: Water heater in 2022, some kitchen appliances as well as interior paint. Property offers attached insulated 20x24 garage and detached 24x32 (with 6"walls) garage. Plenty of space for all the kids bikes and toys, lawn mowers and big boy toys, even space to park that classic car. Ramp in the attached garage is handy to move those seasonal and stored treasures from garage into the house. 10x16 sun porch on the north side of the house is great for morning coffee and entertaining guests. Keep the grass green and flowers blooming with sand point well in lower level used for landscape only. This property is a must see, don't miss the opportunity.

Property Details for 205 Prairie Avenue Northeast

Subdivision Name
Park Estates
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 09/23/2025 01:59 PM

Property Details for 205 Prairie Avenue Northeast

StatusActive
MLS #6773370
Days on Compass126
Taxes$70 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1970
Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,086 SF
CountyWadena County

Location

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Building Information for 205 Prairie Avenue Northeast

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.53 AC / 23,086 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,488 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,482

Property Taxes

$6

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 205 Prairie Avenue Northeast

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Staples
  • County Or Parish: Wadena
  • County: Wadena-MN
  • Directions: From US Hwy 10 in Staples, turn north on 4th St NE, to 4-way stop on Warner Rd. Continue north to stop at Prairie Ave, turn left to property. Sign posted.
  • Latitude: 46.376127
  • Longitude: -94.796838
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • Map Coordinate Source: King's Street Atlas
  • City and Location: Staples
  • City and Location Text: Staples(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56479
  • State Or Province: MN
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 203200020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $70.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 2, BLOCK 1, PARK ESTATES.
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 70.0000
School Information
  • High School District: 2170 - Staples-Motley
  • School District Number: 2170
  • School District Phone: 218-894-2430
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1440.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 975.0
  • SQFT Total: 2415.0
  • Lot Features: Some Trees
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 138x167x136x166
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23086.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Additional Garage, Storage Shed
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1440.0000
  • Building Area Total: 2784.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1440.0000
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1344.0000
Property and Assessments
  • Age Of Property: 55
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected, Sand Point
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full
  • Foundation Area: 1440.0
  • Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Pool Features: None
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Paved Streets, Street Lights
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched
  • Patio Porch Type: Rear Porch,Screened
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Block, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s),Hardwood Floors,Kitchen Center Island,Kitchen Window,Natural Woodwork,Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Bath Desc: 1/2 Primary,3/4 Basement,Main Floor Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Dining Room Description: Informal Dining Room,Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Y
  • Garage Dimensions: 20x24
  • Garage Square Feet: 480
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Levels: One
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Laundry, Screened Porch, Game Room
  • Room List: Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Laundry, Screened Porch, Game Room
  • Basement YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 15x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 7.5x12
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5x23.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 11.5x13
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 9.5x15.5
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5x11
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 11x11.5
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 14x32
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 5.5x8
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 10x16
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 10.5x13
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room

Property History for 205 Prairie Avenue Northeast

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6773370

$299,900—
Aug 15, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6773370

$315,000—
Aug 15, 2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6773370

—
Apr 7, 2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1978969

$174,900—
Nov 6, 2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1978969

$174,900—
Nov 1, 2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1765177

$174,900—
Mar 7, 2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1765177

$199,900—
Oct 2, 2007

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1768684

$169,900—
Jun 24, 2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1768684

$169,900—
Jun 16, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1095288494

$127,000

+35.8% / yr

Feb 14, 2005

Sold

NorthStar #2362572

$114,000—
Feb 7, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1095285159

$114,000—
Jan 22, 2005

Pending

NorthStar #2362572

—
Jan 10, 2005

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2362572

$119,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6773370

$299,900
08/15/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6773370

$315,000
08/15/2025

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #6773370

—
04/07/2013

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1978969

$174,900
11/06/2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1978969

$174,900
11/01/2012

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1765177

$174,900
03/07/2012

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1765177

$199,900
10/02/2007

Off Market

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1768684

$169,900
06/24/2007

Listed (Active)

Lake Superior Area REALTORS #1768684

$169,900
06/16/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1095288494

$127,000

+35.8% / yr

02/14/2005

Sold

NorthStar #2362572

$114,000
02/07/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1095285159

$114,000
01/22/2005

Pending

NorthStar #2362572

—
01/10/2005

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #2362572

$119,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 205 Prairie Avenue Northeast

Taxable ValueLand$15,200Additions$231,100Total$246,300
Tax Record2024$70 ($6 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,112 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,440 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt672 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970CountyWADENAAPN20-320-0020

Schools near 205 Prairie Avenue Northeast

This home is within Staples-Motley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Motley-Staples Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Staples-Motley Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Staples Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Sacred Heart Area School
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Motley-Staples Middle School
Public5 to 8

Staples-Motley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Staples Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Sacred Heart Area School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 205 Prairie Avenue Northeast, Staples, MN 56479

205 Prairie Avenue Northeast is a single family home for sale in Staples, MN 56479. This property was listed for sale on August 15, 2025 by Edina Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $299,900. It has been on the market for a total of 126 days and was last sold on June 16, 2005. This listing's school district is Staples-Motley School District. Nearby schools include Motley-Staples Middle School, Staples-Motley Senior High School and Staples Elementary School. 205 Prairie Avenue Northeast is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,415 sqft single family home built in 1970.

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