Staples Real Estate

Staples, Minnesota is a small town nestled in the heart of Central Minnesota. Located in Todd County, the city has a population of just over 2,400 people and is located about an hour and a half northwest of the Twin Cities. With its friendly people and small-town charm, Staples is a great place to call home.

The area is known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Staples is surrounded by lakes, rivers, and forests, making it an ideal spot for camping, fishing, and hiking. In the summer, visitors can take advantage of the many golf courses, parks, and trails in the area. In the winter, Staples offers plenty of snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing opportunities.

Staples is also home to several businesses, including a grocery store, gas station, and several restaurants. The town is served by two school districts, Staples Motley and Wadena Deer Creek. The city also has a public library, a community center, and a number of churches.

Overall, Staples is a great place to live and raise a family. With its friendly people, beautiful scenery, and abundance of outdoor activities, Staples is a great place to call home.

Newest Listings in Staples

$1,300,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7119831 MLS

Exceptional 144-acre country retreat located 35 miles West of Brainerd Lakes. Blending craftsmanship and recreation this 2010 custom-built Post and Beam home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and over 3,000 square feet of warm, handcrafted living space. A few unique characteristics of this home include exposed timber trusses with tongue-and-groove Black Ash vaulted ceilings, seamless Southern Yellow Pine walls, amazing wide-plank flooring, also Black Ash, and a freestanding wood burning stove in the Great Room. The Kitchen offers Hickory cabinets, leather-textured granite countertops, center island, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, and easy access to the vaulted screened-in porch (20x16). The main level primary suite features a freestanding gas fireplace, generous walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom with jetted tub. Downstairs, the finished walkout adds three additional bedrooms, full bathroom, flex room, a Cedar sauna with Fiber Optic WIFI connectivity, and an impressive Geothermal Heat Pump for heating and cooling the home. The Shop/Office (55x30) was built in 2013 with its' own separate septic, 500 gallon propane tank, and 100-amp electrical service: The shop is 30x28 with two overhead garage doors and the office is 30x27 with a spacious front office, kitchenette, half bathroom, and three private offices - one currently being used as an exercise room. Additional outbuildings include a pole building (40x24) with cement floor, shelving, and a 40x12 lean-to, a storage shed (16x10), and a chicken coop (14x7) with a 24x14 run. The combination of the wooded acres, trails, pasture, and tillable acreage make this property a paradise for those in search of private hunting or recreation. Welcome home!

27708 132nd Street, Staples

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$149,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7118484 MLS

Discover the character and potential of this classic 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring timeless wood flooring and inviting living spaces. With plenty of opportunity to add your own updates and personal touches, this property offers excellent potential for building equity. Whether you are searching for a place to call home or a promising investment property, this home is ready for its next chapter.

437 7th Street NE, Staples

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$148,000

7118849 MLS

Exceptional 4.5-acre property just outside of Staples, conveniently located on the corner of 8th Street and Warner Road. Whether you're looking for the perfect place to build your next home or seeking a property with incredible investment potential, this acreage offers endless possibilities. The property features a 2 stall 24x41 poured floor garage, a 20x24 poured floor garage, an existing septic system, natural gas already to the building site, and electricity brought in. Providing a great head start for future development. As an added bonus, the property is commercially zoned, offering flexibility for future opportunities such as storage units, a contractor shop, or other business uses. A rare opportunity with space, convenience, and unlimited potential!

1200 8th Street NE, Staples

Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC.

$338,656

7118482 MLS

This 107± acre Wadena County property offers a rare combination of quality timber, excellent wildlife habitat, and a unique piece of Minnesota forestry history. The property is home to the site where the Minnesota DNR State Forest Nurseries' one billionth tree seedling was planted on April 21, 2009, a milestone commemorated with a dedicated sign still standing on the property today. For the current owners, this distinction has been a source of real pride, and it gives this tract a story that few properties in the state can claim. Beyond its historical significance, the land itself offers strong timber and habitat value. A mix of red pine and jack pine covers much of the property, interspersed with lowland and wetland areas that create thick, natural bedding cover, ideal conditions for whitetail deer and other wildlife looking for undisturbed cover close to a diverse food and water source. The pines carry great harvest potential for the future, giving a new owner both recreational value today and a timber asset to manage or harvest down the road. On the west side of the property, a trail system doing double duty as a firebreak wraps around the pine stands, providing easy access for management, hunting, or recreation while also helping protect the timber. In the northeast corner of that same west side, there's a strong natural opening well suited to a food plot, an ideal spot to draw and hold deer traffic within easy reach of the surrounding cover and bedding areas. The property is enrolled in Minnesota's Sustainable Forest Incentive Act (SFIA) program, with three acres carved out of the covenant, giving a buyer some immediate flexibility outside the program's restrictions while the balance of the land continues under its current forest management commitment. Access is excellent, with the property reached directly off County Road 7. Whether the draw is the timber, the wildlife habitat, or simply owning a piece of Minnesota conservation history, this property offers a well-rounded package for a hunter, timber owner, or recreational land buyer.

TBD Co Rd 7, Staples

Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Esta.

$123,480

7118474 MLS

Tucked in just south of Cottingham Park in Wadena County, Minnesota, this 39.2± acre tract offers a well-balanced mix of mature timber and recreational appeal. The timber itself is a strong selling point. A stand of mature red pine offers real harvest potential. A select cut has already been completed on the property and the work was done cleanly, with no slash piles or leftover mess to clean up, so the woods are left in great shape. Beyond the pine, the property carries a great natural mix of hardwoods and softwoods, with oak and aspen woven through, giving it strong wildlife habitat value along with its timber value. Whitetail deer, ruffed grouse, turkey and bear are drawn to this kind of diverse cover and mixed mast crop. Access is a genuine highlight. The property has great access, and Cottingham Park sits to the north, giving the neighborhood public access to the Crow Wing River. Cottingham Park is one of the most popular access points on the Crow Wing River Canoe Trail, a 90-plus-mile designated water trail that winds through Wadena County. The park offers a canoe and tubing launch, multi-use trails connecting to nearby Bullard's Bluff Park, and a rustic, low-traffic recreation area, all essentially next door to this property. The property is enrolled in Minnesota's Sustainable Forest Incentive Act (SFIA) program under an eight-year covenant and was enrolled in 2020. Three acres have already been carved out of the program, giving a buyer an immediate, unrestricted starting point to build, develop, or use however they see fit. Whether the appeal is the standing timber, the future harvest potential in the red pine, the wildlife habitat created by the oak and aspen mix, or the recreational value of being next to the Crow Wing River and Cottingham Park, this Wadena County tract offers a combination that's not easy to find in one package.

TBD Cottingham Drive, Staples

Listing courtesy of Whitetail Properties Real Esta.

$223,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7116965 MLS

Stunning 4 bed 2 bath home, move in ready with many updates including new A/C unit, appliances, exterior doors and so much more. Outside you will find a well manicured yard and a large single stall garage. Do not wait on this one! More pictures to come.

808 5th Street NE, Staples

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$199,900

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7117020 MLS

Completely renovated from top to bottom while preserving the timeless character that makes this home truly special. This turnkey 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home showcases soaring 9 foot ceilings, beautiful archways, oversized trim, refinished original maple hardwood floors, stunning built in cabinetry, and elegant French doors leading into the inviting living room. A bright and spacious sunroom offers the perfect place to relax with your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. Nearly every aspect of the home has been thoughtfully updated, including a new roof on both the house and garage, new siding, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, soffit and fascia, beautifully remodeled kitchen, remodeled bathroom, and new flooring throughout the remainder of the home. Every improvement was completed with care, blending modern convenience with craftsmanship and charm. The unfinished basement has also been freshened up, providing a clean, functional space with ample storage and endless potential. Outside, you'll appreciate the attached garage, backyard, and patio that provide the perfect setting for entertaining, gardening, or enjoying quiet evenings at home. Simply move in and enjoy the confidence of knowing the work has already been done.

715 2nd Avenue NE, Staples

Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC.

$155,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7110986 MLS

Move-in ready. The heavy lifting has been completed in this beautiful, completely renovated 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home with 24x34 garage on city lot. Recent updates include: Replaced all plumbing- 12/23, installed new furnace and water heater- 12/23, two new garage doors- 12/23. Replaced main floor carpet- 1/24, new stove and refrigerator- 1/24. Installed all new windows, new vinyl siding, upgraded main floor with new electrical circuit box and added new ceiling fans- 2024. Updated main bathroom, had ducts clean in April 2024. Replaced front steps and hand rails in April 2025. Added 1/2 bath on main floor Feb 2026 and replaced vent stack through roof in March 2026. This one won't last long, schedule your showing now.

425 8th Street NE, Staples

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$695,000

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7108851 MLS

Beautiful 10-acre estate with room to accommodate a large family or business enterprise. This large estate offers a 5-bedroom home, dedicated office spaces that could also be used for additional sleeping rooms, 4 bathrooms, loft area with a private bath, expansive open concept living space w/ large kitchen and dining area, warm and inviting living room w/beautiful fireplace that leads out to the outdoor deck and patio area - a great spot to grab your favorite beverage and relax! This property also features an attached 42'x48' gym that can double as garage space, 32'x30' attached garage, 40'x64' detached garage with a heated workshop and a 40'x30' open ended garage space for additional storage. This large 10-acre estate is surrounded by mature trees that create a stunning setting and secluded panoramic views! This property offers amazing potential for your next business adventure or large family retreat and is located just a few miles from Lakewood Health ~ so many possibilities here!

28877 Todd Line Road, Staples

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$253,000

4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7104679 MLS

Country Living on 40 Acres – Fully Renovated Home with EXCELLANT HUNTING LAND & PRIVATE POND! Escape to this beautiful 40-acre property offering privacy, abundant wildlife, and outstanding hunting opportunities with 3 deer stands already set for the upcoming hunting season. The 1,064 sq. ft. home has been completely remodeled down to the studs in 2023, giving you the peace of mind of a like-new home in a picturesque country setting. There's also a large garage and plenty of room for a small hobby farm, horses, or other animals with a private pond. Recent updates in 2023 include: New subfloor and flooring Spray foam insulation and new drywall New electrical and plumbing New kitchen cabinets and countertops New appliances, including the refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer, and dryer New furnace, water heater, and water softener Beautifully remodeled bathroom Cozy electric fireplace Fenced areas for animals or pets The septic system was installed new in 2019 and was not used until the current owners moved into the home in 2022. Fiber internet has also been buried to the home, making it easy to enjoy high-speed connectivity while living in the country. Whether you're looking for a hunting retreat, hobby farm, or peaceful year-round residence, this exceptional property offers the perfect combination of modern updates and rural living.

50973 243rd Avenue, Staples

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$284,900

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7088037 MLS

Enjoy country living at its finest with this meticulously maintained and updated Staples home situated on 3.51 picturesque acres. A quiet, tree-lined driveway leads you through mature trees to the house, which offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a heated, insulated two-car attached garage and two additional outbuildings. This property offers the hard to find combination of turn key living, abundant storage, and privacy. The extensive list of improvements includes a 3-year-old metal roof, Andersen windows, new flooring, stainless steel appliances, a heat pump with central air, professional interior and exterior paint, and spray foam insulation in the basement. Every structure on the property has been refreshed with matching paint and metal roofing, creating a clean, cohesive appearance throughout. The acreage consists entirely of high, level ground with an attractive mix of open space and mature trees, many of which line the driveway and provide a welcoming entrance. You would never know that you are just minutes from the downtown Staples amenities!

919 Pine Grove Road, Staples

Listing courtesy of eXp Realty.

$30,000

7087244 MLS

PID - 13-4100080. Nicely wooded lot available on 18-hole golf course. The club house offers seasonal dining. 1.66 acres available to build your dream home. Located just 10 minutes north of Staples and 30 minutes from the Brainerd Lakes Area. This beautiful location is close to; Living Legacy Gardens which is just a few minutes away, the paved bike/walking path and within walking distance of the Crow Wing River.

XXX Lot 3 130th Street, Staples

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

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