Todd County · 53 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Staples, MN
Selling or buying in Staples is routine work for Janet Matchinsky, a full-time broker in this part of Minnesota since 2014. Expect a real range here, from downtown homes built decades ago to new construction and acreages past the city limits.
See every home for sale in Staples, from every brokerage.
See Staples homes for saleOpen the map around StaplesActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Staples
Rail town on Highway 10 straddling the Todd-Wadena line, home to a Central Lakes College campus. Affordable older homes.
Roughly 3,035 people make their home in Staples. It is served by Staples-Motley Schools, sits in Todd County with Long Prairie as the seat, and uses ZIP code 56479.
As the crow flies, Staples is 28 miles north of Long Prairie (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 43 miles northeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Staples is the second-largest of the 9 Todd County towns on this site. It shares its school district with Motley.
Staples at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 3,035 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Todd County |
| County seat | Long Prairie |
| School district | Staples-Motley Schools |
| ZIP code | 56479 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 53 mi, an hour |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Big Swan Lake, is about 34 miles away. Big Swan Lake lies between Burtrum and Grey Eagle in southern Todd County. It is 947 acres and 45 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Staples
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Staples itself or within a normal showing radius of it. Her nearest closing is in Long Prairie, about 28 miles away as the crow flies, where she represented the buyer (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules). The closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Long Prairie (28 miles), Henning (30 miles), and Miltona (32 miles).
Elsewhere in the region
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Buying or selling in Staples
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Before you list in Staples, talk to Janet. A short call will tell you what buyers are paying, what needs fixing, and what can wait.
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FAQ
Questions about Staples
What is the first step to buying in Staples?
A short call to (320) 219-2488 is the first step. Janet will ask about must-haves and price, then start sending Staples listings as they post.
Do homes in Staples have a well and septic?
Inside city limits, most homes are on municipal water and sewer, and outside town, private wells and septic systems are the norm. Minnesota requires a well disclosure at sale, and most counties here require a septic compliance inspection when a property changes hands.
How far is Staples from Alexandria?
Staples is about 53 miles from Janet's office in Alexandria, roughly an hour by car in normal conditions. She covers it as part of her regular territory, so showings here are not a special trip.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Staples?
Yes, as a NorthstarMLS member she can show and write offers on any listing in the MLS, not only her own. You work with one broker and still see everything that is for sale.
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