Otter Tail County property record for 235 1st Ave S, Perham, MN 56573
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 416 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,154 (2026) |
| APN | 77000990155000 |
| Primary APN | 77000990155000 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 416 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,608 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 348 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 235 1ST AVE S |
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| City | PERHAM |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56573-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-14 TWP-136 RANGE-039 ORIGINAL PLAT-PERHAM LOT 9 BLK 21 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 136 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLATPERHAM |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3046 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
235 1st Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 235 1ST AVE S, PERHAM, MN 56573-1702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20241651302 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 235 1st Ave S was $1,154 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Otter Tail County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Municipality | Perham City |
| Unified School District | Perham-Dent Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,154.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,400 Land $10,900 Building $137,500 | $148,400 Land $10,900 Building $137,500 |
| 2023 | $1,992.00 | $117,300 Land $8,200 Building $109,100 | $117,300 Land $8,200 Building $109,100 |
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 235 1st Ave S.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 235 1st Ave S has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | Perham serves 3,421 people · EPA ID MN1560023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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