$642,500

18395 Cottingham Dr Staples, MN 56479

Estimated payment $3,700/month

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,536 Sq Ft
$418 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • The kitchen features windows
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • No HOA
  • 4 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

Rare opportunity to own a secluded, quiet country home with hunting land, close river access, and homestead potential in north-central Minnesota near Staples. This recently built, custom cabin/ranch style home is a 3bedroom, 1-bath 1536 sq foot home that sits on approximately 160 private acres. The 1536 sq foot home 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. Surrounded by mature woods, natural beauty, and abundant wildlife. This property is ideal for buyers seeking a private hunting retreat, rural homestead, hobby farm, or recreational getaway. The land offers excellent deer and turkey hunting, with established trails throughout the property for ATV & horse riding and access to stand locations. Enhancing the outdoor lifestyle, public access to the Crow Wing River is located approximately 1⁄2 mile up the road, offering opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and additional recreation just minutes away. Natural berry patches are scattered across the property, making it perfect for foraging, gardening, and a self-sufficient homestead living. With ample space for gardens, livestock, outbuildings, or future expansion, this property provides exceptional buildable acreage and long-term investment potential. Enjoy the peace and quiet of true country living with unmatched privacy, scenic wooded surroundings, and thriving wildlife habitat!

Listing Agent

Moe Mossa

Savvy Avenue, LLC Listed on: 04/30/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,514

Year Built

  • Built in 2025

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 1320x1320
  • Many Trees
  • Zoning described as Agriculture,Residential-Single Family

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Metal Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,536 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Drain
  • Crawl Space

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors with lever handles
  • No Interior Steps

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Air Exchanger

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dual Heating Fuel
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Fuel Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030231022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,514

Year Built

Built in 2025

Lot Details

160 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Outside Features: Metal, Vinyl, Wood
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Accessibility Features: Hallways 42"+, Door Lever Handles, No Stairs Internal
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Water Source: Well
  • Year Built: 2025
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1536
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Crawl Space, Drain Tiled, Other, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Fuel Tank - Rented, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Area: 1536
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Foundation Details: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gravel, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Dual Fuel/Off Peak, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
  • Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Fuel: Electric, Propane, Wood
  • Power Company: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s), Ethernet Wired, French Doors, Kitchen Center Island, Kitchen Window, Paneled Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Washer/Dryer Hookup, Walk-Up Attic

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Staples-Motley
  • SchoolDistrictPhone: 2188942430

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 1320x1320
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Heavy, Underground Utilities
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Agriculture,Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: No
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 030231022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3514
  • TaxWithAssessments: 3514

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,004 $204,800 $79,100 $125,700
2024 $1,004 $110,400 $73,800 $36,600
2023 $302 $36,000 $36,000 $0
2022 $314 $34,000 $34,000 $0
2021 $306 $28,000 $28,000 $0
2020 $306 $28,000 $28,000 $0
2019 $318 $28,000 $28,000 $0
2018 $298 $28,000 $28,000 $0
2017 $26 $26,000 $26,000 $0
2016 $282 $20,874 $20,874 $0
2015 $268 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2026 04/30/26 For Sale $642,500 -- $418 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $235,000 --
Warranty Deed $24,900 None Available
Limited Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $19,920 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 7062856

NorthstarMLS

APN: 03-023-1022

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