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Education, healthcare and outdoor recreation shine in Staples
Staples attracts residents with its small-town charm, nearby lakes and big-city amenities. Central Lakes College and Lakewood Health System bring residents to the area for employment, education and healthcare, alongside other area employers like manufacturing company 3M and government service cooperative Sourcewell. Residents unwind at Dower Lake and in nearby Brainerd, an outdoor recreation hub deemed Minnesota’s Vacationland. Staples’ location along U.S. Highway 10 and Amtrak’s Empire Builder line provides easy access to both surrounding towns and major cities across the country. Council Member Mary Theurer, a resident of over 50 years, praises the quality of resources available for the town’s size. “We have wonderful specialists and amenities that people wouldn’t think would be in a small town,” she says, emphasizing especially its education and healthcare systems.
Lakewood Health System supports both employment and wellness in Staples.
Staples residents can enjoy the nearby Crow Wing & Mississippi Rivers.
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Ranch-style homes and bungalows
Ranch-style homes and bungalows are common in Staples, with most home prices ranging from $100,000 to $400,000. The town’s residential streets typically have sidewalks shaded by mature trees. Most listings are small lots in the town’s core, but acreage properties on its outskirts are sometimes available.
Many Staples homes are priced as low as $100,000 for buyers seeking value.
Ranch-style homes and bungalows in Staples commonly fall between $100,000 and $400,000.
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Staples-Motley Independent School District and Central Lakes College
Staples-Motley Independent School District gets a B-minus grade from Niche, and Staples-Motley Elementary School gets a C-plus. Staples-Motley Middle/High School receives a B-minus for its middle school program and a B for its high school program. The campus features a fine arts program, an FFA chapter and a state-ranked speech team. Students can participate in the College in the Schools program to earn college credits through Central Lakes College. In 2025, the school introduced a Meat Cutting and Butchery program funded by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Central Lakes College is a public community college with about 6,000 students in Staples. The campus offers both liberal arts and sciences and career and technical education programs.
Staples Motley Senior High School offers several after school programs and clubs.
Staples Motley Senior High School is walkable for some students in the area.
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Parks, Living Legacy Gardens and nearby lakes
City parks throughout Staples, like Northern Pacific Park and Pine Grove Park, offer amenities like playgrounds and a disc golf course. The Staples Community Center has a gym, fitness center and pool. The Vintage Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course with a driving range and clubhouse. Central Lakes College is home to the Living Legacy Gardens, a free pollinator-friendly outdoor space with shaded areas, herb gardens and a vegetable garden that children maintain through a summer education program. Dower Lake Recreation Area is a more than 50-acre outdoor space with swimming, fishing and sports fields. Brainerd is a popular weekend destination thirty miles away with several lakes for water sports and boating.
The fishing pier at Dower Lake encourages time outdoors in Staples.
Living Legacy Gardens offers a peaceful green space in Staples.
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Local restaurants and groceries
Spot Café is a cozy family-style restaurant serving American fare, including breakfast all day and homemade pies. Tower Pizza offers pizza, pasta and sandwiches for dine-in or takeout. Becks Burger Co. serves burgers and beer in a casual dining room with daily specials. Groceries are available in town at Dollar General.
Family-style restaurants remain central to Staples’ dining scene.
Tower Pizza offers dine-in and takeout options in Staples.
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An Amtrak station, a regional airport and a cancer center
Staples is located along U.S. Highway 10, which connects directly to Fargo and the Twin Cities. The town’s Amtrak station offers daily rides east to Chicago and St. Paul and west to Fargo, Seattle and Portland. Less than 35 miles away, Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport has daily rides to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Theurer says the town’s hospital, Lakewood Health System, attracts residents for employment and treatment alike. She notes that the hospital has a cancer center, which is “huge” for many residents. “Otherwise, people who are diagnosed would have to go 45 minutes or an hour away,” she says. “We have radiation right in town, so it’s five or 10 minutes away, which is pretty much unheard of in our area.”
Lakewood Health System provides specialized care close to home in Staples.
Staples’ Amtrak station connects residents to regional cities.
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On average, homes in Staples, MN sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Staples, MN over the last 12 months is $167,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This approximately 308.77-acre property in Cass County, Minnesota, offers a diverse mix of terrain, habitat, and access that supports a variety of recreational and land-use opportunities. The property features a combination of gently rolling hills, mature timber, and natural-edge habitat, which contribute to wildlife presence and movement throughout the land. The acreage includes areas of
Nestled on a beautiful bend of the Crow Wing River, this spacious home is looking for new owners to enjoy the river, yard and home! Totally remodeled down to the studs in 2020, your new home boasts a cathedral ceiling in the living room with a wall of windows to take in the wildlife, sunsets and river views. The main level features laundry, a wonderful kitchen & dining area, 2 bedrooms and living
Rare opportunity to own a secluded, quiet 160 acre country homestead with close river access in north-central Minnesota near Staples. This recently built, custom cabin/ranch style home is a 3bedroom, 1-bath 1536 sq foot home that boasts 10-foot ceilings throughout the entire home as well as beautiful, vaulted pine ceilings in common areas making this home feel spacious and cozy. The spacious
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Unique opportunity: 17 acres near Staples, tailor-made for your new home. Embrace the charm of country living on this sprawling parcel, offering tranquility and space for your beautiful custom home amidst picturesque landscapes. With its proximity to the best town around and the allure of peaceful surroundings, it's an idyllic canvas for crafting a place to relax. Don't miss your chance to build
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Attractive 3.59-acre medium-wooded parcel on the edge of town. This property borders 2 paved township roads. Ideal for recreational camping or build your new home! Offers privacy and a natural setting with convenient access to town.
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Set in the heart of Staples, this beautifully refreshed home blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates in all the right places. Original wood floors have been brought back to life, fresh paint brightens the home throughout, and new windows add comfort, efficiency, and a clean, updated feel. The charming living room fireplace adds warmth and personality, while the bright sunroom
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This well-maintained, move-in ready one-level home offers 1,765 square feet with an open-concept living space filled with natural light. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath twin home has no interior or exterior stairs. The main living area features a cozy 2-sided gas fireplace enjoyed from the living room and sunroom. The large windows overlook the back yard that leads to the Vintage Golf Course, an 18-hole
Property Id: 19405441 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Staples, MN. This unit is nestled in the heart of Staples, MN. Stylish durable flooring, built in cabinets, crown molding, that add both character and functionality. Located just steps away from local restaurants and schools, you'll love the convenience of having everything you need right outside your door.Tenants are
Staples Northside Apartments currently has 2-bedroom apartments available in the North building. This property is non-smoking and offers on-site laundry facilities in each building and off-street parking. Water, sewer, and garbage are included in the rent. Staples Northside is pet-friendly with a limit of 1 pet per household with a Pet Deposit equal to 1 month's full rent. Proof of spay/neuter
Sara WolhersVan Binsbergen & Associates LLC
$1,235 per month
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom & w/upper loft Single Family with Garage - Staples
3 bedroom, 1 bathroom & upper loft single family home in Staples with a 1 car garage. Tenant responsible for all utilities, lawn and snow removal. Go to rentals to see more information on the home. Must put in an application to be able to see the property. Requirements: Gross monthly income must be 3 times the rent; No felony convictions in the last 5 years; Credit Score of 600 or more.
Staples Northside Apartments currently has 2-bedroom apartments available in the North building. This property is non-smoking and offers on-site laundry facilities in each building and off-street parking. Water, sewer, and garbage are included in the rent. Staples Northside is pet-friendly with a limit of 1 pet per household with a Pet Deposit equal to 1 month's full rent. Proof of spay/neuter
Sara WolhersVan Binsbergen & Associates LLC
$1,175 per month
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Single Family Home in Staples, MN
Ready for showing 02/28/263 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Single Family Home in Staples, MNGo to rentals to see more information on the home. Must put in an application to be able to see the property. Requirements: Gross Monthly Income must be 3 times the rent; No felony convictions in the last 5 years; Credit Score of 600 or more.$1175.00 Rent ($1125.00 rent + $50.00 Tenant Benefit
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