Otter Tail County property record for 254 5th St SW, Perham, MN 56573
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,688 (2026) |
| APN | 77000990206000 |
| Primary APN | 77000990206000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,784 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Deck Area | 104 sqft |
| Patio Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 254 5TH ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | PERHAM |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56573-1636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-15 TWP-136 RANGE-039 HERTEL'S ADDN LOT 7 & 8 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 136 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERTELS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3064 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
254 5th St SW is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 254 5TH ST SW, PERHAM, MN 56573-1636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 254 5th St SW was $3,688 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 | $3,688.00 Homeowner's exemption | $250,300 Land $21,800 Building $228,500 | $250,300 Land $21,800 Building $228,500 |
| 2023 | $3,638.00 Homeowner's exemption | $199,200 Land $16,400 Building $182,800 | $199,200 Land $16,400 Building $182,800 |
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 254 5th St SW.
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.
The area around 254 5th St SW 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 |
|---|
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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