1900 single family home for sale at 323 4th Street SE in Staples, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath

323 4th Street SE, Staples, MN 56479

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 791 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7073808

M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $99,900 (↓ $10,000)

$89,900

$561/month Estimated

Principal & interest
$455
Property taxes
$54
Home insurance (est.)
$52
HOA dues
None

20% down ($17,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?

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Staples, MN Active
Offer-Ready70/100Top 4% for leverage

50 earns the badge · a typical active home here scores ~0

This home has sat well past the local pace — time is working in a buyer's favor.

  • 166 days on market — more than triple the usual 34 days
  • Price cut 10.0% (−$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.

Offer-Ready Score is a Modern Market REALTORS® calculation from NorthstarMLS listing data — not MLS-provided data.

Located in Drake & Bartraw Add, Staples, MN.

About This Home

Opportunity knocks at 323 4th St SE in Staples! If you’ve been searching for a property with incredible potential for equity growth, this is the one. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this home offers solid bones and timeless details including original hardwood floors, beautiful arched doorways, and formal living and dining rooms full of vintage character. Cute, charming, and full of possibility, this home is ready for someone with vision to bring it to life. Enjoy a covered front porch, a detached 1-stall garage, and a layout that offers both comfort and functionality while you make updates over time. Whether you’re a buyer looking for a livable project, an investor searching for your next opportunity, or a contractor ready to unlock value, this property is packed with potential. Conveniently located within walking distance to Staple/Motley school, restaurants, shops and everyday conveniences, you’ll love the accessibility and small-town charm of the neighborhood. Don’t miss your chance to build sweat equity and transform this charming home into something truly special — schedule your showing today and explore the possibilities!

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How 323 4th Street SE Compares to the Staples Market

At $114/sqft, this home is priced $23/sqft below the typical Staples single-family home of $137/sqft.

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

Verdict: Excellent Value

Your negotiating position

76 Strong buyer leverage

Seller's market · Balanced · Buyer leverage

Day 166 — Staples homes overall typically go under contract by day ~35. This one is past that window.

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

This seller already cut $10,000 — the asking price has already moved.

Homes like this one — single-family homes between $67K and $112K in Staples:

  • The field: 3 similar Staples homes for sale — a short list right now.
  • Price cuts: none of the 3 similar homes have trimmed asking yet. This one already cut $10,000.
  • Too few have sold recently to chart how fast they go or how they close — BuyPulse won't estimate those off a thin sample.

Powered by the Realgorithm™ — real Staples closings, zero guesses · NorthstarMLS

Key Features

Built
1900
Garage
1-Car Detached
Style
One
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$646 (2025)

Property Details

Property Type
Single Family
Above Grade Sq Ft
791
Lot Size
0.213 acres
Basement
No
Roof
Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
Construction
Frame
County
Todd
List Date
2026-05-14
Days on Market
166 days
Parcel ID
380041500

Financial

Total Tax incl. Assessments
$646

Home Systems & Utilities

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
City Water/Connected
Sewer
City Sewer/Connected
Appliances
Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Interior Features

Laundry
In Kitchen

Construction & Exterior

Construction & Structure

Foundation Type
Poured Concrete
Foundation Area
875 sqft
Total Building Area
791 sqft

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
Fiber Board, Wood
Accessibility Features
None

Parking & Garage

Parking Features
Detached Garage

Lot & Land

Zoning Description
Residential-Single Family

Agent & Office

List Office
Coldwell Banker Realty

Price History

Reduced $15,000 (14.3%)

  • Price reduced to $104,900 — Jun 8, 2026
  • Price reduced to $99,900 — Jul 7, 2026
  • Price reduced to $89,900 — Jul 31, 2026

323 4th Street SE is listed in Staples, MN, part of Todd County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.

Showing — 323 4th Street SE

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# 7073808 · Updated August 27, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions About 323 4th Street SE

Is $89,900 a good price for a home in Staples?
According to BuyPulse, 323 4th Street SE rates Excellent Value — at $114/sqft it's priced 17% below the typical Staples single-family home of $137/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.
What type of heating and cooling does 323 4th Street SE have?
323 4th Street SE has Forced Air heating and Window Unit(s) cooling.
Where is 323 4th Street SE located?
323 4th Street SE is in the Drake & Bartraw neighborhood of Staples, MN 56479, in Todd County.
Is 323 4th Street SE still available?
Yes — 323 4th Street SE is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
When was 323 4th Street SE built?
323 4th Street SE was built in 1900. It features frame construction and a poured concrete foundation.
How many homes like 323 4th Street SE are for sale in Staples?
3 similar homes (single-family homes between $67K and $112K 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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