
Land with Home for Sale in Staples, Minnesota
18395 Cottingham Dr, Staples, MN 56479
Rare opportunity to own a secluded, peaceful 160-acre premier hunting and recreational property in north-central Minnesota near Staples. This recently built custom cabin-ranch style home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and 1,536 square feet of living space. Boasting 10-foot ceilings throughout as well as beautiful vaulted pine ceilings in the main living areas, creates a spacious cozy atmosphere. This property is a true outdoorsman's paradise. The diverse mix of mature timber, low-land habitat with secluded islands creates exceptional bedding areas and travel corridors that consistently attract whitetail deer, turkey, and other game. The land features established trail systems for multiple stand locations, ATV riding and exploring your outdoor paradise. The property's natural layout provides excellent opportunities for strategic hunting setups that help hold game on the property year after year while still providing ample space for food plots, gardens, livestock, outbuildings, or future expansion. A spacious 32x32 detached four-stall garage with loft storage offers ample room for vehicles, equipment, ATVs, hunting gear, and all the tools needed to manage and enjoy the land. Public access to the Crow Wing River is located less than 1 mile away, providing convenient opportunities for fishing and kayaking.Natural berry patches are scattered throughout the property for foraging and self-sufficient country living. Whether you are searching for property that is ideal as a private hunting retreat, family hunting camp, a rural homestead, hobby farm, or a cabin getaway, this one checks all the boxes!
Location
- Street address
- 18395 Cottingham Dr
- County
- Wadena County
- Zip code
- 56479
- School district
- Staples-Motley
- Elevation
- 1,271 feet
Directions
From downtown Staples, turn right onto Airport Rd Turn right onto Co Rd 2/Co Rd 30 Continue to follow Co Rd 30 Turn left onto Co Rd 7 Turn left onto Cottingham Dr approx .5miles to 18395
Property details
- Acreage
- 160 acres
- Zoning
- Agriculture, Residential-Single Family
- MLS #
- RMLS 7062856
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $3,514
Parcels
- 030231022
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
Lot
- Features
- Tree Coverage-Heavy, Underground Utilities
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage-Detached, RV
- Features
- Metal, Vinyl, Wood
Structure
- Condition
- Under Construction
- Water
- Well
- Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- Central Air
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Fuel Tank-Rented, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener-Owned
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Price drop | $600,000 | $29,000 -4.6% | RMLS |
| May 29, 2026 | Price drop | $629,000 | $13,500 -2.1% | RMLS |
| May 1, 2026 | New listing | $642,500 | — | RMLS |




















































