Otter Tail County property record for 838 5th Ave SW, Perham, MN 56573
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 988 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,000 (2026) |
| APN | 77000990847900 |
| Primary APN | 77000990847900 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,640 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 310 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 838 5TH AVE SW |
|---|---|
| City | PERHAM |
| State | MN |
| Zip | 56573-1672 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SECT-15 TWP-136 RANGE-039 SOUTH PARK ADDN LOT 2 BLK 1 |
| Legal Range | 39W |
| Legal Township | 136 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH PARK ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | OTTER TAIL MN |
| Township / Civil Division | PERHAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3077 |
| Census Tract | 960500 |
Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 5TH AVE SW, PERHAM, MN 56573-1672 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20221462943 |
| 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 | Perham City |
| Unified School District | Perham-Dent Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,000.00 (+11.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $223,200 (+27.32%) Land $18,500 Building $204,700 | $223,200 (+27.32%) Land $18,500 Building $204,700 |
| 2023 | $1,788.00 Homeowner's exemption | $175,300 Land $13,900 Building $161,400 | $175,300 Land $13,900 Building $161,400 |
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 |
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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 95% of the US · lower than 84% of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Arvig Fiber | 1,000 / 500 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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