Time to start making memories! This charming lake property provides a little something for everyone. You can enjoy the long summer days in the sun or hang out in the shade of the spacious three season porch. The sand beach provides a great place to set up for a day of fun water activities. Spend your evenings taking in the amazing sunsets overlooking the lake. The cold and windy nights can be spent by the warm cozy rock fireplace. Buchanan Lake is a great fishery so I know the fish cleaning house will come in handy! The cabin features a recently updated furnace, roof, and plumbing. This one is ready to go! Schedule a showing today.
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Price cut: $24.9K (8/17)
$525,000
231 Hilltop Rd, Ottertail, MN 56571
3beds
1,120sqft
Single Family
Built in 1985
0.48 Acres Lot
$511,300 Zestimate®
$469/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Warm cozy rock fireplaceFish cleaning houseSpacious three season porchSand beach
- 103 days |
- 618 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Swyter 218-371-7273,
Sweet Place Realty LLC
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 7073553
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x26
Heating
- Ductless Mini-Split, Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split
Features
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x24)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Bottom(Sand)
- Frontage length: Water Frontage: 110
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Dimensions: 110 x 163
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Foundation area: 1120
- Parcel number: 74000990276000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Drilled, Private
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Thalmans Hilltop View
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ottertail
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $469/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $422,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,526
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
Estimated market value
$511,300
$486,000 - $537,000
$1,497/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$469/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7073553 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $549,900-4.4%$491/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7073553 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $575,000-0.7%$513/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7073553 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $579,000+189.5%$517/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #7073553 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2017 | Sold | $200,000-9.1%$179/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6060016 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2017 | Pending sale | $220,000$196/sqft |
Source: Boll Realty #20-19483 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $220,000+15.8%$196/sqft |
Source: Boll Realty #20-19483 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2017 | Listing removed | $190,000$170/sqft |
Source: New Horizons Realty of Perham #20-17896 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $190,000$170/sqft |
Source: New Horizons Realty of Perham #20-17896 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,441 -5.9% | $422,200 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $3,658 +20.1% | $404,000 +18.4% |
| 2023 | $3,046 +9.4% | $341,100 +33% |
| 2022 | $2,784 +9.9% | $256,500 |
| 2021 | $2,534 +6.6% | -- |
| 2020 | $2,376 +5.2% | $238,200 +16.1% |
| 2018 | $2,259 -5.2% | $205,200 +4.9% |
| 2017 | $2,384 +2.9% | $195,700 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $2,316 | $198,200 |
| 2015 | $2,316 +12.4% | -- |
| 2014 | $2,060 | $196,100 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | $1,760 +5.9% | -- |
| 2010 | $1,662 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 56571
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Prairie Wind Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 10.2 mi
- 7/10Perham Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.2 mi
- 7/10Heart Of The Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 10.3 mi
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