Otter Tail County property record for 401 E Scharf Ave, Vergas, MN 56587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,724 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,474 (2026) |
| APN | 82000500011002 |
| Primary APN | 82000500011002 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,724 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,192 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,724 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,516 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 952 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Patio Area | 750 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 401 E SCHARF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VERGAS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56587-4203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-25 TWP-137 RANGE-041 1.00 AC BG 462' E OF INT SEC SHARF & FRAZEE AVE, S 16 RDS E 10 RDS, N 15 RDS W TO BG |
| Legal Range | 41W |
| Legal Township | 137 |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | VERGAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2065 |
| Census Tract | 960102 |
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 22, VERGAS, MN 56587-0022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015420571 |
| 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 | Vergas City |
| Unified School District | Frazee-Vergas Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,474.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $345,000 (+27.92%) Land $26,300 Building $318,700 | $345,000 (+27.92%) Land $26,300 Building $318,700 |
| 2023 | $3,420.00 Homeowner's exemption | $269,700 Land $22,800 Building $246,900 | $269,700 Land $22,800 Building $246,900 |
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 | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 63% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | Vergas serves 358 people · EPA ID MN1560029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) 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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arvig Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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