ABSOLUTE AUCTION!!! Auction Date: Sept 24 at noon. PROPERTY OPEN HOUSE: September 8 from Noon-3PM. We welcome you to bid your price on this Absolute Auction coming to you September 24th. Affordable lake living is extremely hard to find in this market, especially in an area that has so much to offer. I'd like to welcome you to take a look at this charming 4 bed, 2 bath home conveniently located on Hwy 78 between Perham & Ottertail on McGowan Lake. McGowan Lake is part of the Otter Tail River system providing you with many options; boating, fishing, waterfowl hunting, & recreation while also providing a gateway to Otter Tail Lake. Yes, that is right, a short 15-min or so boat ride and you will be on the famous Otter Tail Lake. It is also a short 1/2 mile from the public access on Rush Lake. Whether you are a fisherman or want to recreate on well-known lakes, this spot is ideal! This spot also has some very good hunting not only right across the road but also a mile down the road where the current owner has enjoyed some excellent success. If you want charming lake life, a big backyard, & the ability to catch fish off the dock, book your showing today!
Closed
$217,000
34989 State Highway 78, Ottertail, MN 56571
4beds
1,716sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.84 Acres Lot
$245,000 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$1,768 Estimated rent
Home value
$245,000
$211,000 - $277,000
$1,768/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: October 25, 2025 at 10:24pm
Listed by:
Jason Ziegler 701-367-2376,
Whitetail Properties Real Esta,
Sara Bergstrom 218-341-8853
Bought with:
Jason Ziegler
Whitetail Properties Real Esta
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6534969
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,716
- Total interior livable area: 1,716 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,492
- Finished area below ground: 224
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x26)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Waterfront Num(56021500), Lake Acres(138)
- Body of water: Mud (McGowan)
Lot
- Size: 0.84 Acres
- Dimensions: 0.84±
Details
- Foundation area: 1492
- Additional parcels included: 53000340264001
- Parcel number: 53000270223000
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Steel Siding
Condition
- Age of Property: 73
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ottertail
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2024 | Sold | $217,000-27.6%$126/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6534969 | ||
| 6/1/2024 | Price change | $299,900-7.7%$175/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6534969 | ||
| 5/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $325,000$189/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6534969 | ||
| 10/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6393179 | ||
| 9/11/2023 | Price change | $325,000-6.9%$189/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6393179 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,508 +3.1% | $266,400 +22.4% |
| 2023 | $1,462 +17.5% | $217,700 +35.2% |
| 2022 | $1,244 +18% | $161,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 56571
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Prairie Wind Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 8.1 mi
- 7/10Perham Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.2 mi
- 7/10Heart Of The Lake Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 8.2 mi
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