Otter Tail County property record for 515 E Franklin Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 419 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,900 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,014 (2026) |
| APN | 71002990483000 |
| Primary APN | 71002990483000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 419 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,227 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 419 sqft |
| Basement Area | 419 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| 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) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 515 E FRANKLIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FERGUS FALLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56537-1601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-35 TWP-133 RANGE-043 C J WRIGHT'S 1ST ADDN LOTS 10 & 11 BLK 4 |
| Legal Range | 43W |
| Legal Township | 133 |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | C J WRIGHTS 1ST ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-11 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FERGUS FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 961100 |
515 E Franklin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 110 1ST ST NE, ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531-4305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251739239 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 515 E Franklin Ave was $1,014 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 | Fergus Falls City |
| Unified School District | Fergus Falls Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,014.00 Homeowner's exemption | $122,700 Land $21,300 Building $101,400 | $122,700 Land $21,300 Building $101,400 |
| 2023 | $928.00 Homeowner's exemption | $95,600 Land $21,300 Building $74,300 | $95,600 Land $21,300 Building $74,300 |
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 515 E Franklin Ave.
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.
Wildfire risk around 515 E Franklin Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 60% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | Fergus Falls serves 14,194 people · EPA ID MN1560014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2023–2025) 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. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Otter Tail Telecom.
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