Otter Tail County property record for 818 E Scharf Ave, Vergas, MN 56587
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 570 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,094 (2026) |
| APN | 82000500039000 |
| Primary APN | 82000500039000 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 570 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 600 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 570 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Deck Area | 224 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 818 E SCHARF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VERGAS |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56587-4219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-30 TWP-137 RANGE-040 .34 AC BEG 373' SE OF MC 53 SELY 200' DUE S TO R OF W, W 150' N TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 40W |
| Legal Township | 137 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | VERGAS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2063 |
| Census Tract | 960102 |
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 822 246TH ST S, HAWLEY, MN 56549-9601 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · 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 | Vergas City |
| Unified School District | Frazee-Vergas Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,094.00 (+22.87%) | $419,800 (+61.9%) Land $390,500 Building $29,300 | $419,800 (+61.9%) Land $390,500 Building $29,300 |
| 2023 | $3,332.00 | $259,300 Land $235,500 Building $23,800 | $259,300 Land $235,500 Building $23,800 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 82% 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 | Vergas serves 358 people · EPA ID MN1560029 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arvig Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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