Otter Tail County property record for 540 12th St NW, Perham, MN 56573
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $324,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,252 (2026) |
| APN | 77000991240000 |
| Primary APN | 77000991240000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,904 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,760 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 540 12TH ST NW |
|---|---|
| City | PERHAM |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56573-2044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-10 TWP-136 RANGE-039 WESTWIND FIRST ADDITIONPT LOT 6 BL K 4, COMM SW COR LOT 6, N 65D E 81.01' TO PT BG, N 24D W 112 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 136 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTWIND FIRST ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
540 12th St NW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 12TH ST NW, PERHAM, MN 56573-2044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231587256 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 12th St NW was $3,252 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 | Perham City |
| Unified School District | Perham-Dent Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,252.00 Homeowner's exemption | $341,200 Land $8,900 Building $332,300 | $341,200 Land $8,900 Building $332,300 |
| 2023 | $3,232.00 Homeowner's exemption | $296,800 Land $8,100 Building $288,700 | $296,800 Land $8,100 Building $288,700 |
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 540 12th St NW; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2001 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
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 540 12th St NW is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 84% 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 | Perham serves 3,421 people · EPA ID MN1560023 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2021–2023) 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 194 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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