860 E Scharf Ave, Vergas, MN 56587 Property Records

Otter Tail County property record for 860 E Scharf Ave, Vergas, MN 56587

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$7,128 (2026)
APN	`82000500038000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`82000500038000`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,200 sqft
Basement Area	1,200 sqft
Finished Basement	1,200 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1948
Architectural Style	A-Frame
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Metal
Lot Area	43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	288 sqft

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Deck Area	620 sqft
Patio Area	762 sqft
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	860 E SCHARF AVE
City	VERGAS
State	MN
Zip	56587-4219
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	SECT-30 TWP-137 RANGE-040 1.00 AC BG PT S 59 DEG 46' E 1343.8' & N 25 DEG 18' W 158.8' FR NW CR SEC 30 S 51 DEG 40' E 280' N
Legal Range	40W
Legal Township	137
Legal Section	30
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	OTTER TAIL MN
Township / Civil Division	VERGAS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2063
Census Tract	960102

Owner

Source: Otter Tail County records, as of August 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	860 E SCHARF AVE, VERGAS, MN 56587-4219
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Otter Tail County assessment roll, as of August 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Minnesota
County	Otter Tail County
Municipality	Vergas City
Unified School District	Frazee-Vergas Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,128.00 (+27.93%) Homeowner's exemption	$728,700 (+58.41%) Land $584,400 Building $144,300	$728,700 (+58.41%) Land $584,400 Building $144,300
2023	$5,572.00 Homeowner's exemption	$460,000 Land $349,200 Building $110,800	$460,000 Land $349,200 Building $110,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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