Otter Tail County property record for 159 E Elm St, Vergas, MN 56587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,496 (2026) |
| APN | 82000990050000 |
| Primary APN | 82000990050000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 716 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 159 E ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | VERGAS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56587 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-25 TWP-137 RANGE-041 VERGAS ORIGINAL PLAT LOT 1 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 41W |
| Legal Township | 137 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | VERGAS ORIGINAL PLAT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | VERGAS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1098 |
| Census Tract | 960103 |
159 E Elm St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33178 SYBLING HILLS RD, VERGAS, MN 56587-9506 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221477530 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 E Elm St was $1,496.
Source: Otter Tail County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Municipality | Vergas City |
| Unified School District | Frazee-Vergas Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,496.00 | $100,300 Land $8,000 Building $92,300 | $100,300 Land $8,000 Building $92,300 |
| 2023 | $718.00 | $38,500 Land $6,200 Building $32,300 | $38,500 Land $6,200 Building $32,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 E Elm St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 E Elm St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Vergas serves 358 people · EPA ID MN1560029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 121 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arvig Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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