$255,000
SOLD MAY 13, 2026

421 2nd St NE Staples, MN 56479

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,965 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 13, 2026

$130 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • The kitchen features windows
  • Front Porch
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2026

Step into historic charm with this classic 1910 two-story home, rich with character and thoughtfully offering space for modern living. Featuring 5+ bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this property sits on a generous double lot and includes a 2-stall detached garage. Inside, you’ll be greeted by beautiful hardwood floors, stunning original woodwork, and a grand staircase that showcases the craftsmanship of the era. The home’s original molding and doors add warmth and authenticity throughout.
The main floor offers exceptional flexibility, with two rooms that can easily serve as bedrooms, a home office, den, or additional living space. Upstairs, you’ll find four more bedrooms, providing plenty of room for family, guests, or hobbies. The upper-level bathroom is a true retreat, complete with a classic clawfoot soaking tub and a large, tiled walk-in shower—blending vintage style with modern comfort. Outside, relax on the inviting covered front porch, complete with a swing—perfect for enjoying quiet mornings or summer evenings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Steffen

Century 21 Brainerd Realty Listed on: 03/20/2026

Century 21 Brainerd Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Augustinack

Woods to Water Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,351

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 100x138
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Cleared Lot
  • Few Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Slate

Interior Spaces

  • 1,965 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • The kitchen features windows

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Mini Split Air Conditioners
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brannon Add Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 380105600

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,351

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family
  • Cooling System: Ductless Mini-Split
  • Outside Features: Slate
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Water Source: City Water/Connected
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1965
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • FractionalOwnershipYN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Block, Full, Concrete, Unfinished, Walkout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Living Area: 1965
  • Fireplace: No
  • Basement YN: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt, Pitched
  • PoolFeatures: None
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run
  • PatioPorchType: Front Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gravel, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Power Company: Mille Lacs Energy Co-op

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Amenities Unit: Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Deck, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Natural Woodwork, Paneled Doors, Porch, Tile Floors, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • PropertyAttachedYN: No
  • Lot Size: 100x138
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Tree Coverage - Light
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential-Single Family
  • AssessmentPending: Yes
  • Yearly/Seasonal: Yearly

Building Info

  • Construction Materials: Frame

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 380105600
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1350.76
  • TaxWithAssessments: 2154

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2026
Closed on
May 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Linda Steffen
Century 21 Brainerd Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Augustinack
Woods to Water Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.04%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-38.47%
Original Mortgage
$8,925
Outstanding Balance
$8,925
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$236,357

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,900
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $255,000 Elite Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $116,900 Elite Title & Escrow Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $8,925 New Conventional
Previous Owner $91,900 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/13/2026 05/13/26 Sold $255,000 +2.0% $130 / Sq Ft
03/24/2026 03/24/26 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2026 03/20/26 For Sale $249,900 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: NorthstarMLS

Tax History

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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 $2,154 $151,500 $11,000 $140,500
2024 $1,770 $139,700 $11,000 $128,700
2023 $1,164 $153,900 $11,000 $142,900
2022 $1,228 $98,900 $11,000 $87,900
2021 $1,096 $92,800 $11,000 $81,800
2020 $1,096 $92,000 $11,000 $81,000
2019 $872 $91,400 $11,000 $80,400
2018 $742 $73,800 $11,000 $62,800
2017 $750 $57,800 $11,000 $46,800
2016 $752 $59,700 $13,800 $45,900
2015 $762 $0 $0 $0
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: NorthstarMLS

MLS Number: 7039914

NorthstarMLS

APN: 38-0105600

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