Otter Tail County property record for 42979 Blue Spruce Dr, Perham, MN 56573
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 714 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.89 acres (38,768 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $208,500 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,994 (2026) |
| APN | 53000990696000 |
| Primary APN | 53000990696000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 714 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,002 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 179 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Logs |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,768 sqft (0.89 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Deck Area | 189 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Street Address | 42979 BLUE SPRUCE DR |
|---|---|
| City | PERHAM |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56573-9030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-15 TWP-135 RANGE-039 MIELKE BEACH LOT 8 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 135 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIELKE BEACH |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | RUSH LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 960600 |
42979 Blue Spruce Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42979 BLUE SPRUCE DR, PERHAM, MN 56573-9030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42979 Blue Spruce Dr was $1,994.
Source: Otter Tail County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| County Subdivision | Rush Lake Township |
| Unified School District | Perham-Dent Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,994.00 | $347,600 Land $139,300 Building $208,300 | $347,600 Land $139,300 Building $208,300 |
| 2023 | $1,426.00 | $202,400 Land $89,500 Building $112,900 | $202,400 Land $89,500 Building $112,900 |
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 42979 Blue Spruce Dr; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 42979 Blue Spruce Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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