23829 County Road 2, Staples, MN 56479
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,268 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7123492
Price Reduced — was $144,900 (↓ $10,000) · M Markdowns
Is 23829 County Road 2 a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $106/sqft — This home is priced 17% below the typical Staples single-family home of $128/sqft.
Your Negotiating Position
76 — Strong buyer leverage
Day 67 — Staples homes overall typically go under contract by day ~35. This one is past that window.
4 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $10,000 — motivation showing.
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$810/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $682
- Property taxes
- $49
- Home insurance (est.)
- $79
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($26,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
50 earns the badge · a typical active home here scores ~0
The price here has already come down — the numbers point to real room to negotiate.
- 67 days on market — well over the usual 39 days
- Price cut 6.9% (−$10,000)
- No negative signals found in the listing history
MMR track record: Offer-Ready homes closed a median 12% below their highest asking price — vs 3% for non-flagged reduced homes. MMR analysis of 79 vs 998 NorthstarMLS sales, updated monthly.
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About This Home
Nestled on 2.5 acres with NO HOA, this single-family home features fresh paint and low-maintenance LVP flooring throughout. Enjoy a large living room and a kitchen set up for home cooking with laminate countertops. The primary bedroom offers a private en-suite half bath (toilet and sink) plus a massive 8x10 walk-in closet. Highlights include a well-maintained full bath, efficient dual propane and solar heat, portable storage sheds, and a dry, heated basement with exterior access for equipment storage.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $101K and $169K in Staples:
- The field: 4 similar Staples homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1950
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $586 (2026)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,268
- Lot Size
- 2.5 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Asphalt
- County
- Wadena
- List Date
- 2026-08-07
- Days on Market
- 67 days
- Parcel ID
- 130294041
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $586
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Water
- Drilled
- Sewer
- Mound Septic
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 1,268 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 1,688 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Accessibility Features
- No Stairs Internal
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- None
Lot & Land
- Road Surface
- County Road
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Jeff Hagel
Price History
Reduced $10,000 (6.9%)
- Price reduced to $144,900 — Sep 15, 2026
- Price reduced to $134,900 — Oct 6, 2026
23829 County Road 2 is listed in Staples, MN, part of Wadena County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 23829 County Road 2
- Is $134,900 a good price for a home in Staples?
- According to BuyPulse, 23829 County Road 2 rates Excellent Value — at $106/sqft it's priced 17% below the typical Staples single-family home of $128/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 76/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Staples homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Staples homes for sale to compare.
- Does 23829 County Road 2 have a basement?
- Yes, 23829 County Road 2 has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 23829 County Road 2 have?
- 23829 County Road 2 has Forced Air, Other heating and None cooling.
- Where is 23829 County Road 2 located?
- 23829 County Road 2 is in Staples, MN 56479, in Wadena County.
- Is 23829 County Road 2 still available?
- Yes — 23829 County Road 2 is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 23829 County Road 2 built?
- 23829 County Road 2 was built in 1950. It features an asphalt roof and a block foundation.
- How walkable is 23829 County Road 2?
- 23829 County Road 2 has a Walk Score of 0/100 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 25/100 (Minimal Bike Infrastructure). Scores provided by Walk Score® →
- How many homes like 23829 County Road 2 are for sale in Staples?
- 4 similar homes (single-family homes between $101K and $169K in Staples) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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