Otter Tail County property record for 161 Bay View Rd, Ottertail, MN 56571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,666 (2026) |
| APN | 74000990178001 |
| Primary APN | 74000990178001 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 704 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 66 sqft |
| Patio Area | 816 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 161 BAY VIEW RD |
|---|---|
| City | OTTERTAIL |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56571-7025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-15 TWP-134 RANGE-039 BAY VIEW BEACH LOTS 35 & 36 & VAC RD ADJ |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 134 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VIEW BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 35-36 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | OTTERTAIL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 961400 |
161 Bay View Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13450 PENNOCK AVE, SAINT PAUL, MN 55124-7361 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015419615 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Bay View Rd was $8,666.
Source: Otter Tail County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Municipality | Ottertail City |
| Unified School District | Perham-Dent Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,666.00 | $899,900 Land $550,000 Building $349,900 | $899,900 Land $550,000 Building $349,900 |
| 2023 | $8,412.00 | $807,600 Land $520,000 Building $287,600 | $807,600 Land $520,000 Building $287,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 161 Bay View Rd; there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 | 7 (1997–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2011 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 161 Bay View Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 84% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | Ottertail serves 694 people · EPA ID MN1560032 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from Henning |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 27 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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