Otter Tail County property record for 521 E Bancroft Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $229,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,928 (2026) |
| APN | 71001990838000 |
| Primary APN | 71001990838000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,280 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 804 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 78 sqft |
| Patio Area | 444 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 521 E BANCROFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FERGUS FALLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56537-3006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-03 TWP-132 RANGE-043 SOUTHSIDE ADDN - FF W 20' OF LOT 7, ALL LOT 8 & EX W 35', LOT 9 BLK 13 |
| Legal Range | 43W |
| Legal Township | 132 |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHSIDE ADDN FF |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | FERGUS FALLS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 961000 |
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 E BANCROFT AVE, FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537-3006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | Fergus Falls City |
| Unified School District | Fergus Falls Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,928.00 (+24.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $274,500 (+33.97%) Land $20,900 Building $253,600 | $274,500 (+33.97%) Land $20,900 Building $253,600 |
| 2023 | $2,352.00 Homeowner's exemption | $204,900 Land $20,900 Building $184,000 | $204,900 Land $20,900 Building $184,000 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 92% 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 291 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 |
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