Is parking easy in Staples, MN?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say parking is easy

Is Staples, MN dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in Staples, MN?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is a car needed in Staples, MN?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Are yards well-kept in Staples, MN?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say yards are well-kept

Are the streets well-lit in Staples, MN?

As of early 2026, 89% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Staples, MN show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Staples, MN?

As of early 2026, 82% of users say kids play outside

Is Staples, MN walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Staples, MN?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say there's wildlife

Is Staples, MN walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Does Staples, MN have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say there are sidewalks

Are neighbors friendly in Staples, MN?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Staples, MN plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Staples, MN?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say there are community events

Is Staples, MN quiet?

As of early 2026, 27% of users say it's quiet

What is 705 Forest Ave SE estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 705 Forest Ave SE in Staples, MN is $91,700 .

Is Staples a buyer's or seller's market?

Staples is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What are the closest schools to 705 Forest Ave SE?

The closest schools to 705 Forest Ave SE in Staples, MN are Motley-Staples Middle School (Elementary, rated 4/10), Staples Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10), Staples-Motley Senior High School (rated 7/10).

Does 705 Forest Ave SE have a garage?

Yes, 705 Forest Ave SE in Staples, MN has a garage.

OFF MARKET

705 Forest Ave SE
Staples, MN 56479

Studio
704 sqft

$91,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $588/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$91,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 23, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $588/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Studio

704 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$91.7K

Since last month

$5K (-5.2%)

Since last year

$2K (+2.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +161% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$92K
July 2026	$97K
June 2026	$93K
May 2026	$95K
April 2026	$71K
March 2026	$84K
February 2026	$82K
January 2026	$75K
2025
December 2025	$94K
November 2025	$84K
October 2025	$88K
September 2025	$95K
August 2025	$89K
July 2025	$99K
June 2025	$89K
May 2025	$89K
April 2025	$80K
March 2025	$87K
February 2025	$85K
January 2025	$89K
2024
December 2024	$93K
November 2024	$89K
October 2024	$91K
September 2024	$94K
August 2024	$88K
July 2024	$98K
June 2024	$97K
May 2024	$93K
April 2024	$95K
March 2024	$90K
February 2024	$85K
January 2024	$79K
2023
December 2023	$84K
November 2023	$79K
October 2023	$83K
September 2023	$90K
August 2023	$93K
July 2023	$93K
June 2023	$95K
May 2023	$72K
April 2023	$67K
February 2023	$61K
January 2023	$62K
2022
December 2022	$61K
November 2022	$65K
October 2022	$68K
September 2022	$69K
August 2022	$66K
July 2022	$67K
June 2022	$66K
May 2022	$65K
April 2022	$63K
March 2022	$60K
February 2022	$58K
January 2022	$61K
2021
December 2021	$60K
November 2021	$62K
October 2021	$61K
September 2021	$60K
August 2021	$62K
July 2021	$65K
June 2021	$58K
May 2021	$44K
2019
September 2019	$37K
August 2019	$41K
July 2019	$40K
June 2019	$38K
May 2019	$40K
April 2019	$43K
March 2019	$46K
February 2019	$42K
January 2019	$42K
2018
December 2018	$45K
November 2018	$42K
October 2018	$42K
September 2018	$41K
August 2018	$42K
July 2018	$47K
June 2018	$43K
May 2018	$41K
April 2018	$43K
March 2018	$40K
February 2018	$40K
January 2018	$40K
2017
December 2017	$46K
November 2017	$47K
October 2017	$44K
September 2017	$39K
August 2017	$42K
July 2017	$39K
June 2017	$39K
May 2017	$38K
April 2017	$38K
March 2017	$38K
February 2017	$37K
January 2017	$37K
2016
December 2016	$35K
November 2016	$34K
October 2016	$36K
September 2016	$35K
August 2016	$35K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
810 Forest Ave SE, Staples, MN	0.11	Single-Family Home	$78,500	11/26/25	1	1	620
322 6th St SE, Staples, MN	0.10	Single-Family Home	$57,000	05/13/26		-	1,050
520 5th St SE, Staples, MN	0.17	Single-Family Home	$95,500	11/12/25	2	1	832
708 Wisconsin Ave SE, Staples, MN	0.10	Single-Family Home	$189,000	06/18/26	3	2	2,576
901 US Highway 10 E, Staples, MN	0.30	Single-Family Home	$80,000	04/10/26	2	1	1,371
212 8th St NE, Staples, MN	0.38	Single-Family Home	$161,000	12/08/25	2	1	1,029
715 2nd Ave NE, Staples, MN	0.35	Single-Family Home	$40,000	10/24/25	3	1	1,590
216 7th St NE, Staples, MN	0.37	Single-Family Home	$154,900	11/14/25	3	1.5	1,252
402 7th St NE, Staples, MN	0.48	Single-Family Home	$169,000	07/22/26	2	1	924
502 Oak Ave SE, Staples, MN	0.23	Single-Family Home	$295,000	12/16/25	4	1.5	3,150

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
724 Dakota Ave SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.04	$269,100	3	2	1,956	Off Market
409 7th St SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.06	$163,400	2	1	1,035	Off Market
320 & 312 8th St SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.09	$168,900	3	1	1,386	Off Market
714 Wisconsin Ave SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.10	$165,500	3	1	1,248	Off Market
320 8th St SE #B, Staples, MN 56479	0.10	$82,000	2	1	1,340	For Sale
708 Wisconsin Ave SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.10	$189,000	3	2	2,576	Recently Sold
810 Forest Ave SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.11	$78,500	1	1	620	Recently Sold
607 Wisconsin Ave SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.16	$190,400	3	1	936	Off Market
301 6th St SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.17	$173,900	4	2	1,772	Off Market
502 5th St SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.15	$187,300	3	2	2,016	Off Market
310-312 5th St SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.18	$165,100	4	1	1,463	Off Market
310 & 312 5th St SE, Staples, MN 56479	0.18	$153,400	4	1	1,655	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 705 Forest Ave SE.
Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1905

Living Area

704 sqft

Price/Sqft

$130

Parking

Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 705 Forest Ave SE, Staples, MN. 705 Forest Ave SE is in Staples, MN and in ZIP code 56479. This property has approximately 704 sqft of floor space. This property was built in 1905.

705 Forest Ave SE, Staples, MN 56479 is a studio, 704 sqft single-family home built in 1905. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $91,700, with a rent estimate of $1,085/month.

Home Details for 705 Forest Ave SE

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1905
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Price and Tax history

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$802	$73,600

Home facts updated by county records

Additional Cost

Market trends in Staples

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

—

Sale-to-List Price

—

Price per sq ft

—

Available listings

6MoM

Around this home

Staples Elementary School
PK-4
Public
308 Students
Staples-Motley School District
6/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school.

View nearby schools on GreatSchools

The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

What Locals Say about Staples

At least 4 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say car is needed
92 % Say yards are well-kept
89 % Say streets are well-lit
88 % Say there's holiday spirit
82 % Say kids play outside
78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
77 % Say there's wildlife
70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
57 % Say there are sidewalks
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say there are community events
27 % Say it's quiet

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Marie.c.lange
Resident
1y ago
"I am 7 minutes from work at the hospital in town. The elementary and middle/high schools are 5 minutes away. Commute is easy."
0
Flag
Marie.c.lange
Resident
2y ago
"Easy drive, takes only 7 minutes for me to get from my house to work. Public transportation is limited."
0
Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Frequently asked questions about 705 Forest Ave SE

What is 705 Forest Ave SE estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 705 Forest Ave SE in Staples, MN is $91,700.
Is Staples a buyer's or seller's market?
Staples is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What are the closest schools to 705 Forest Ave SE?
The closest schools to 705 Forest Ave SE in Staples, MN are Motley-Staples Middle School (Elementary, rated 4/10), Staples Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 6/10), Staples-Motley Senior High School (rated 7/10).
Does 705 Forest Ave SE have a garage?
Yes, 705 Forest Ave SE in Staples, MN has a garage.