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MLS# 6730579 - 49892 285th Avenue Staples, MN 56479

RES • 6730579
49892 285th Avenue
Staples, MN 56479
Active
$750,000
GPS Recommended; From Motley: travel westbound on State Highway 210, turn right on to northbound 285th Ave. Property is on your right (NO For Sale Sign)
Incredible opportunity to own a well-established self-storage business (along with a 5+ bedroom house, large garage, barn, storage/outbuildings, and room for animals or future expansion) with incredible visibility and easy access, on the edge of the City of Staples and less than a mile from the Lakewood Health System Hospital! Included in the sale of this nearly 40-acre property (zoned, partially, as commercial) are three modern and well-maintained storage buildings (consisting of 73 storage units of varying sizes with an incredible history of full occupancy, and generating consistent rental income), a 5+ bedroom house, an over-sized (heated and insulated) 3+ stall garage, large barn and additional storage/outbuildings. The interior of the residence is livable and in fair-good condition. The lower level previously had minor water damage (due to a failed sump pump) and a renovation was started but not completed. The lower level has a working toilet and rough ins for a full bathroom, as well as additional space that could be converted into 1-2 additional bedrooms. At the seller’s request, interior photos of the residence have not been included but can be provided as well as a showing of the interior of the residence scheduled for serious buyers with acceptable financials. All three of the storage buildings have maintenance-free steel siding and roofing, concrete floors and secure roll-up steel doors. The interior of each unit has, in addition to the concrete floor, a metal ceiling and wood walls; keeping each unit secure and separate from one another. Although the buildings do not have power, there is power to the general area and three large overhead lights for security and convenience. The buildings are also positioned on the property in such a way that it would allow the addition of a security fence and gate(s) for added security, along with additional storage buildings and outdoor storage space for vehicles and RVs. The property brings endless opportunities to add additional rental income as well! Whether it be through additional storage units, recreational vehicle/outdoor storage and parking, rental opportunities for the barn and grazing acreage, or rental income from the house. The property’s proximity to the expanding Lakewood Health System Hospital and growing city of Staples, coupled with the rarity of 4+ bedroom rental homes in the area, would make a residential rental or housing for medical personnel a huge success. The property has two, usable, drilled wells (the second being drilled with the belief that the first had failed, but later discovered to have been over-drawn by a failing water softener). The septic system is on the east side of the residence and currently operational. The seller’s have not sought out a compliance inspection on the system at this time as the potential buyer of this property may choose to utilize it for Storage Rental income only, and not utilize the septic/well. Contact agent to arrange/schedule a drive-through of the property, for photos of the interior of the residence, or to make arrangements for a full showing. No signs at property at request of seller, property is the northwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 210 and 285th Ave. Sellers previously sold a small section of land, including an access road from 285th Ave, on State Highway 210 for a billboard. Sellers are searching for a new home and dependent on timeline, would consider a short-term rent-back of the residence until they locate a new home. Wood chicken coop/outbuilding between barn and garage not included in sale but sellers are open to including it with an acceptable offer.
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Summary
Type: RES | Residential - Single Family Residence
Price: $750,000
$375/sf
$19,045/acre
Transaction: For Sale
Status: Active
Contingencies: None
Agent Owned: No
Lender Owned: No
Manufactured Home: No
Zoning: Agriculture, Business/Commercial, Residential-Single Family
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 2,000 sq ft
Lot Size: 39.38 acres
Year Built: 1943
Foundation: 1,200 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: One and One Half
New Construction: No
Listed at: Fri May 30 2025 5:00:00 AM
Listing Age: 19 days
School District: 2170-Staples-Motley | 218-894-2430
County: Todd
Rooms
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1: Main
Bedroom 2: Main
Bedroom 3: Main
Bedroom 4: Upper
Bedroom 5: Upper
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Main Floor
Kitchen: Kitchen
Living Room: Living Room
Family Room: Family Room
Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
Bathroom: Bathroom
Lower Level
Bathroom: Bathroom
Upper Level
Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5: Bedroom 5
More Room Details
Dining: Eat In Kitchen
Bath Details: 3/4 Basement, Basement, Main Floor Full Bath
Home Details
In Home Details
Sq Ft Above Ground: 2,000 sq ft
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Fuel Tank - Rented, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Basement: Crawl Space, Concrete, Partially Finished, Sump Pump
Construction Material: Vinyl Siding
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses, 200+ Amp Service
Additional Details: Ceiling Fan(s), Deck, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Multiple Phone Lines, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Walk-In Closet
Exterior
Siding: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Metal, Pitched
Utilites
Water: Submersible - 4 Inch, Drilled, Private, Well
Sewer: Holding Tank, Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Baseboard, Boiler, Forced Air, Wood Stove, Oil, Propane, Wood
Fence: Wire
Property Details
Description: Corner Lot, Suitable for Horses, Some Trees, Underground Utilities
Frontage: Paved Streets
Garage: 6 spaces, Carport, Covered, Detached, Gravel, Heated Garage, Insulated Garage, Storage
Pool Features: None
Lot Dimensions: 1350x1045x1325x1320
Amentities Unit: Ceiling Fan(s), Deck, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Multiple Phone Lines, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Walk-In Closet
Out Building: Additional Garage, Barn(s), Lean-To, Workshop, Silo, Stable(s), Tack Room
Agent Owned: No
Topography: Level, Low Land
Others
School Information
District Number: 2170-Staples-Motley
District Phone: 218-894-2430
Financial Considerations
Tax Property ID: 250004400
Tax Amount: $4,300 for 2024
Listing Data
Listed Price: $750,000
Days on market: 12 days
First Listed at: Fri May 30 2025 5:00:00 AM
Last Updated at: Wed Jun 11 2025 8:03:03 PM
Contingencies: None
Assessments: No
Foreclosure: No
Lender Owned: No
Special Notes
Internet Options: Fiber Optic
Present Use: Yearly
Public Survey
Range: 32
Section: 7
Township: 133

RE/MAX Northland is the brokerage office representing the seller for this listing.
© Copyright 2025, Regional Multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc. all rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the broker reciprocity program of the Regional multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names(s) of the listing brokers.
Edge of the Wilderness Lakes & Homes Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Edge of the Wilderness Lakes & Homes Realty, a broker participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Northstar MLS data last updated at Jun 17 2025 11:28PM.

Incredible opportunity to own a well-established self-storage business (along with a 5+ bedroom house, large garage, barn, storage/outbuildings, and room for animals or future expansion) with incredible visibility and easy access, on the edge of the City of Staples and less than a mile from the Lakewood Health System Hospital! Included in the sale of this nearly 40-acre property (zoned, partially, as commercial) are three modern and well-maintained storage buildings (consisting of 73 storage units of varying sizes with an incredible history of full occupancy, and generating consistent rental income), a 5+ bedroom house, an over-sized (heated and insulated) 3+ stall garage, large barn and additional storage/outbuildings. The interior of the residence is livable and in fair-good condition. The lower level previously had minor water damage (due to a failed sump pump) and a renovation was started but not completed. The lower level has a working toilet and rough ins for a full bathroom, as well as additional space that could be converted into 1-2 additional bedrooms. At the seller’s request, interior photos of the residence have not been included but can be provided as well as a showing of the interior of the residence scheduled for serious buyers with acceptable financials. All three of the storage buildings have maintenance-free steel siding and roofing, concrete floors and secure roll-up steel doors. The interior of each unit has, in addition to the concrete floor, a metal ceiling and wood walls; keeping each unit secure and separate from one another. Although the buildings do not have power, there is power to the general area and three large overhead lights for security and convenience. The buildings are also positioned on the property in such a way that it would allow the addition of a security fence and gate(s) for added security, along with additional storage buildings and outdoor storage space for vehicles and RVs. The property brings endless opportunities to add additional rental income as well! Whether it be through additional storage units, recreational vehicle/outdoor storage and parking, rental opportunities for the barn and grazing acreage, or rental income from the house. The property’s proximity to the expanding Lakewood Health System Hospital and growing city of Staples, coupled with the rarity of 4+ bedroom rental homes in the area, would make a residential rental or housing for medical personnel a huge success. The property has two, usable, drilled wells (the second being drilled with the belief that the first had failed, but later discovered to have been over-drawn by a failing water softener). The septic system is on the east side of the residence and currently operational. The seller’s have not sought out a compliance inspection on the system at this time as the potential buyer of this property may choose to utilize it for Storage Rental income only, and not utilize the septic/well. Contact agent to arrange/schedule a drive-through of the property, for photos of the interior of the residence, or to make arrangements for a full showing. No signs at property at request of seller, property is the northwest corner of the intersection of State Highway 210 and 285th Ave. Sellers previously sold a small section of land, including an access road from 285th Ave, on State Highway 210 for a billboard. Sellers are searching for a new home and dependent on timeline, would consider a short-term rent-back of the residence until they locate a new home. Wood chicken coop/outbuilding between barn and garage not included in sale but sellers are open to including it with an acceptable offer.

RE/MAX Northland is the brokerage office representing the seller for this listing.
© Copyright 2025, Regional Multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc. all rights reserved. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this site comes in part from the broker reciprocity program of the Regional multiple Listing Service(RMLS) of Minnesota, Inc distributed by MLS GRID. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than are marked with the Broker Reciprocity logo or the Broker reciprocity house icon and detailed information about them includes the names(s) of the listing brokers.
Edge of the Wilderness Lakes & Homes Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Edge of the Wilderness Lakes & Homes Realty, a broker participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Northstar MLS data last updated at Jun 17 2025 11:28PM.