5-bedroom, 4-bath lake home on Ottertail Lake. Minnesota's 10th largest lake. Offering exceptional swimming and recreation with a weed-free, sandy shoreline and level frontage. This two-story walkout home is designed for lake living, featuring a paver patio, gas fire pit, and a scenic walkway leading to the dock. Enjoy both a lakeside deck and a private roadside deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Located within the city limits of Ottertail along State Highway 78, the property provides convenient access to local shops, dining, and amenities while maintaining a peaceful lakeside setting. The main-level primary suite includes a private deck overlooking the water. Inside, the home offers two natural gas fireplaces, central heating and air conditioning, and a spacious attached 2-stall, double-deep garage with built-in storage. Additional highlights include city water, city-maintained septic, maintenance-free exterior, two storage sheds, and a concrete driveway with ample parking. Price includes all stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher, garbage disposal, and trash compactor. For Sale By Owner (FSBO).
Pending
$1,150,000
317 State Highway 78 S, Ottertail, MN 56571
5beds
3,460sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1970
0.41 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$332/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Maintenance-free exteriorTwo storage shedsPrivate roadside deckPeaceful lakeside settingGas fire pitTwo natural gas fireplacesWeed-free sandy shoreline
- 63 days |
- 179 |
- 3 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (701) 680-1381
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,460 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Shingle, Stone, Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 74000990194000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ottertail
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $332/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $780,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,390
- Date on market: 5/2/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,006/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$332/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000$332/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,390 -2% | $780,300 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $7,543 +17.1% | $735,500 +3.5% |
| 2023 | $6,440 +12.4% | $710,300 +33.1% |
| 2022 | $5,732 +17.2% | $533,500 |
| 2021 | $4,890 +0.3% | -- |
| 2020 | $4,874 +9.1% | $492,100 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $4,469 -7.9% | $450,200 +6.4% |
| 2017 | $4,850 +14% | $423,300 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $4,256 | $412,800 |
| 2015 | $4,256 +2.9% | -- |
| 2014 | $4,136 | $402,100 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $4,010 +0.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $4,000 | -- |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 56571
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Prairie Wind Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 11.8 mi
- 7/10Perham Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 11.8 mi
- 7/10Heart Of The Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 11.8 mi
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- Minnesota
- Otter Tail County
- Ottertail
- 56571
- 317 State Highway 78 S





