Otter Tail County property record for 255 5th St SW, Perham, MN 56573
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 546 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $974 (2026) |
| APN | 77000990218000 |
| Primary APN | 77000990218000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 546 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,032 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 306 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Radiant |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 255 5TH ST SW |
|---|---|
| City | PERHAM |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56573-1635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-15 TWP-136 RANGE-039 HERTEL'S ADDN WLY 75' OF LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 136 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERTELS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3063 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1252 LIMESTONE AVE, THE VILLAGES, FL 32162-3767 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251841074 |
| 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 | $974.00 (-50.41%) | $126,100 (+42.16%) Land $14,600 Building $111,500 | $126,100 (+42.16%) Land $14,600 Building $111,500 |
| 2023 | $1,964.00 Homeowner's exemption | $88,700 Land $10,900 Building $77,800 | $88,700 Land $10,900 Building $77,800 |
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 | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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