Otter Tail County property record for 247 1st Ave S, Perham, MN 56573
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $85 (2026) |
| APN | 77000990154000 |
| Primary APN | 77000990154000 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,585 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 551 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 247 1ST AVE S |
|---|---|
| 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 7 & 8 BLK 21 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 136 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIGINAL PLATPERHAM |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3046 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 2ND AVE SW, PERHAM, MN 56573-1411 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $85.00 Additional exemption filed | $270,600 (+31.17%) Land $21,800 Building $248,800 | $270,600 (+31.17%) Land $21,800 Building $248,800 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $206,300 Land $16,400 Building $189,900 | $206,300 Land $16,400 Building $189,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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