702 Forest Avenue SE, Staples, MN 56479
3 Beds | 1 Bath | 1,914 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7136223
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $245,000 (↓ $45,000)
$1,259/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,011
- Property taxes
- $131
- Home insurance (est.)
- $117
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($40,000) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
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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.
- 56 days on market — well over the usual 34 days
- Price cut 18.4% (−$45,000)
- 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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Located in Forest Park Add, Staples, MN.
About This Home
Nestled on a large double corner lot, this charming 3-bedroom home offers space both inside and out. The spacious main level includes a welcoming living room, three bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Hardwood floors, central air, and an attached garage connected by a convenient breezeway add to the home's appeal. Enjoy the expansive yard with plenty of room for gardening, recreation, or future improvements, all while being just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and other community amenities.
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How 702 Forest Avenue SE Compares to the Staples Market
At $104/sqft, this home is priced $33/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 56 — Staples homes overall typically go under contract by day ~35. This one is past that window.
9 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $45,000 — the asking price has already moved.
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $150K and $250K in Staples:
- The field: 9 similar Staples homes for sale — a short list right now.
- Price cuts: 2 of 9 similar homes have trimmed asking. This one already cut $45,000.
- Too few have sold recently to chart how fast they go or how they close — BuyPulse won't estimate those off a thin sample.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1955
- Garage
- 2-Car Attached
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $1,572 (2026)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,101
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 813
- Lot Size
- 0.321 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Age Over 8 Years, Asphalt
- County
- Todd
- List Date
- 2026-09-01
- Days on Market
- 56 days
- Parcel ID
- 380093000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $1,572
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- City Water - In Street
- Sewer
- City Sewer - In Street
- Appliances
- Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Block
- Foundation Area
- 945 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,046 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Metal
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage
Lot & Land
- Road Surface
- City Street
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Edina Realty, Inc.
Price History
- Price reduced to $200,000 — Oct 24, 2026
702 Forest Avenue SE is listed in Staples, MN, part of Todd County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 702 Forest Avenue SE
- Is $200,000 a good price for a home in Staples?
- According to BuyPulse, 702 Forest Avenue SE rates Excellent Value — at $104/sqft it's priced 24% 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.
- Does 702 Forest Avenue SE have a basement?
- Yes, 702 Forest Avenue SE has a basement with 813 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 702 Forest Avenue SE have?
- 702 Forest Avenue SE has Forced Air heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 702 Forest Avenue SE located?
- 702 Forest Avenue SE is in the Forest Park neighborhood of Staples, MN 56479, in Todd County.
- Is 702 Forest Avenue SE still available?
- Yes — 702 Forest Avenue SE is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 702 Forest Avenue SE built?
- 702 Forest Avenue SE was built in 1955. It features a block foundation.
- How many homes like 702 Forest Avenue SE are for sale in Staples?
- 9 similar homes (single-family homes between $150K and $250K 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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