414 5th St NE, Staples, MN 56479

This late 1800's Victorian has gorgeous refinished hardwood floors, a huge kitchen and several remaining elements of the time in which it was built including French doors, transom windows, and tower with large finial. Many updates have been made including a high efficiency natural gas hot water boiler, new paint inside and out 2021, new shingles 2021, kitchen remodel with new floor, faucet, and backsplash, back porch, and bathroom remodels. This gorgeous house is on a large lot with fenced in back yard just a block from school and parks. 4 out of 5 homes on this block are classic Victorians (including many in a 3 block radius.) This home belonged to the local doctor in the late 1800s; his medical journal and many clippings and notes are on display at the local historical society. Staples is only half an hour from the popular Brainerd Lakes area and 2 hours north of the metro. Dower lake is in town (home of the state's longest fishing pier) as well as a train station and many other amenities. Open house scheduled for 3-5pm on May 8. Google street view is outdated by a couple years (south neighbors house demolished and turned into hockey arena which is adjacent.) Brand new roof. Newly tuck-pointed chimney and reset foundation blocks. High efficiency water boiler. 1 car garage. Restored 125+ year old finiel. Complete abstract will transfer to new owner. Extra half lot with property. Enclosed porch. Rear deck. Fenced yard. Hardwoods throughout.