1997 single family home for sale at 26484 County Road 2 in Staples, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath (photo 1 of 23)

26484 County Road 2, Staples, MN 56479

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 720 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7163054

$189,900

$1,237/month Estimated

Principal & interest
$960
Property taxes
$152
Home insurance (est.)
$111
Special assessments
$14
HOA dues
None

20% down ($37,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?

Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.

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About This Home

Sizable storage facility featuring seven outbuildings with roughly 16 or more indoor rentable units, plus plenty of outdoor storage space. The property also includes a two-bedroom manufactured home. Paved road provides convenient access. Located on the northwest edge of Staples, MN, near the Staples Airport and Central Lakes Community College.

BuyPulse · Live market read

How 26484 County Road 2 Compares to the Staples Market

At $264/sqft, this home is priced $127/sqft above the typical Staples single-family home of $137/sqft.

The median list price in Staples is $200,000.

Verdict: Premium Pricing

Your negotiating position

52 Balanced market

Seller's market · Balanced · Buyer leverage

Day 3 — Staples homes overall typically go under contract by day ~35, so this one is early in its window.

10 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.

Homes like this one — single-family homes between $142K and $237K in Staples:

  • The field: 10 similar Staples homes for sale — you have options.
  • Price cuts: 3 of 10 similar homes have trimmed asking — median trim $5,100. This one hasn't budged.
  • Too few have sold recently to chart how fast they go or how they close — BuyPulse won't estimate those off a thin sample.

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Key Features

Built
1997
Garage
2-Car Detached
Style
One
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$1,826 (2025)
Specials/yr
$168

Property Details

Property Type
Single Family
Above Grade Sq Ft
720
Lot Size
4.18 acres
Basement
No
County
Wadena
List Date
2026-10-24
Days on Market
3 days
Parcel ID
130262030

Financial

Total Tax incl. Assessments
$1,994
Specials Pending
No

Home Systems & Utilities

Heating
Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling
None
Water
Private, Sand Point
Sewer
Private Sewer

Construction & Exterior

Construction & Structure

Foundation Type
None
Foundation Area
720 sqft
Total Building Area
720 sqft

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Aluminum Siding
Other Structures
Garage(s)
Accessibility Features
None

Parking & Garage

Parking Features
Detached Garage

Lot & Land

Road Surface
County Road
Zoning Description
Agriculture,Business/Commercial

Agent & Office

List Office
eXp Realty

Price History

Listed at $189,900 on Oct 21, 2026 — No price changes

26484 County Road 2 is listed in Staples, MN, part of Wadena County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.

Showing — 26484 County Road 2

Shannon Barnum

Associate Broker · Modern Market REALTORS®

Your Staples real estate expert since 2012 — I represent you, not the seller. Quick to respond, easy to text.

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MLS# 7163054 · Updated October 26, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About 26484 County Road 2

Is $189,900 a good price for a home in Staples?
According to BuyPulse, 26484 County Road 2 rates Premium Pricing — at $264/sqft it's priced 93% above the typical Staples single-family home of $137/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 52/100 (Balanced market), 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.
What are the special assessments at 26484 County Road 2 — and what do they mean?
This property has $168/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Annual property taxes are $1,826/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.

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What type of heating and cooling does 26484 County Road 2 have?
26484 County Road 2 has Forced Air, Wood Stove heating and None cooling.
Where is 26484 County Road 2 located?
26484 County Road 2 is in Staples, MN 56479, in Wadena County.
Is 26484 County Road 2 still available?
Yes — 26484 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 26484 County Road 2 built?
26484 County Road 2 was built in 1997. It features a none foundation.
How many homes like 26484 County Road 2 are for sale in Staples?
10 similar homes (single-family homes between $142K and $237K in Staples) are for sale right now — you have options.
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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