Otter Tail County property record for 238 5th St, Bluffton, MN 56518 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
| Square Footage | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage | Attached, 336 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $74,900 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,118.00 (2026) |
Source: Otter Tail County records · APN 64000280004003
Assessment roll updated August 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 5TH ST, BLUFFTON, MN 56518-1826 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Otter Tail County records · Assessment roll updated August 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| Municipality | Bluffton City |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Unified School District | Wadena-Deer Creek School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,118.00 (-2.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $134,400 (+47.53%) Land $7,000 Building $127,400 | $134,400 (+47.53%) Land $7,000 Building $127,400 |
| 2023 | $1,142.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,100 Land $7,000 Building $84,100 | $91,100 Land $7,000 Building $84,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | FEMA flood map data for this location is not available in our records |
|---|
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 34% of the US · above 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,125 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 64000280004003 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,368 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,032 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,032 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame Style |
| Exterior Material | Other Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable/Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft Garage |
| Patio Area | 519 sqft Patio |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 238 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56518-1826 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-28 TWP-135 RANGE-036 .32 AC PT SE1/4 SW1/4 BG 66' N & 265' E FR NE COR LOT 4 BLK 11 TOWNSITE PLAT, N 140', E 100', S |
| Legal Range | 36W |
| Legal Township | 135 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL TOWN SITE |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Minor Civil Division | BLUFFTON |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4079 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
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