Otter Tail County property record for 257 5th St NE, Perham, MN 56573
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 736 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,396 (2026) |
| APN | 77000990402000 |
| Primary APN | 77000990402000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,492 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,740 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 258 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | 384 sqft |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 257 5TH ST NE |
|---|---|
| City | PERHAM |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56573-1523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-14 TWP-136 RANGE-039 NEWCOMB'S 2ND ADDN S1/2 LOT 4 & ALL LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 23 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 136 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWCOMBS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-6 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| 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 | 257 5TH ST NE, PERHAM, MN 56573-1523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,396.00 (+4.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $390,300 (+30.84%) Land $25,200 Building $365,100 | $390,300 (+30.84%) Land $25,200 Building $365,100 |
| 2023 | $3,250.00 Homeowner's exemption | $298,300 Land $18,900 Building $279,400 | $298,300 Land $18,900 Building $279,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 |
|---|
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 213 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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