Otter Tail County property record for 518 W Maple Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,496 (2026) |
| APN | 71003990804000 |
| Primary APN | 71003990804000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Basement Area | 284 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 284 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Patio Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 518 W MAPLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FERGUS FALLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56537-1940 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-34 TWP-133 RANGE-043 FOREST LAWN ADDN LOT 20 BLK 5 |
| Legal Range | 43W |
| Legal Township | 133 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST LAWN ADDN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FERGUS FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 960900 |
518 W Maple Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 W MAPLE AVE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537-1940 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251800357 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 518 W Maple Ave was $1,496 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 | $1,496.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,900 Land $12,500 Building $142,400 | $154,900 Land $12,500 Building $142,400 |
| 2023 | $1,504.00 Homeowner's exemption | $136,400 Land $12,500 Building $123,900 | $136,400 Land $12,500 Building $123,900 |
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 518 W Maple 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 518 W Maple Ave 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: 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 541 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigFire, Otter Tail Telecom.
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