This home's estimate is 34% higher than the average sale price ($216K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1261 Tower Rd S, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
About this home
Run wild on your two acre lot within the city limits! Impeccably maintained 5 bedroom rambler with 4 stall garage. Owners have lovingly cared for this home for 49 years and it shows! This spacious home offers updated appliances & mechanicals, with a gorgeous sun-filled dining/sunroom. You will love the easy access to town and the huge field of privacy in the backyard.
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Tax history for 1261 Tower Rd S
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage Spaces: 4
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 5
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- Description: Main Floor Full Bath
- Room 1 Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Den
- Room Dimensions: 11.6X13
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 12X17
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 13X32
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Dimensions: 18.5X11.2
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Dimensions: 13.4X10.7
- Room Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Dimensions: 9X10
- Room Level: Main
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 16X12
- Room Level: Main
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Dimensions: 29.8X13.4
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 10 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 20X13.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 11 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 13.3X11.2
- Room Level: Main
- Room 12 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Dimensions: 10X10.4
- Room Level: Main
- Room 13 Information
- Room Type: Workshop
- Room Dimensions: 15.5X13
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 14 Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room 15 Information
- Room Type: Den
- Room Dimensions: 11.6X13
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 16 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Dimensions: 12X17
- Room Level: Main
- Room 17 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 13X32
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 18 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Dimensions: 18.5X11.2
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 19 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Dimensions: 13.4X10.7
- Room Level: Main
- Room 20 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Dimensions: 9X10
- Room Level: Main
- Basement Information
- Basement Features: Block, Full, Partially Finished
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room Features: Informal Dining Room
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Dual
- Cooling Information: Ductless Mini-Split
- Interior Features
- Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Den, Work Room, Laundry
- Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Steel Siding
- Foundation Area: 2,320
- Roof: Asphalt
- Property Information
- FractionalOwnershipYN: No
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Other Structures: Storage Shed
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,528
- Below Grade Finished Area: 792
- Amenities: Hardwood Floors,Natural Woodwork
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
- Lot Size Area: 2
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions: 143 x 548
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,744
- Tax Year: 2017
- Tax With Assessments: $1,744
- Lease / Rent Details
- RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: City Water/Connected
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Fuel: Electric,Oil
Location
- School Information
- High School District: Fergus Falls
- School District Number: 544
- School District Phone: 218-998-0544
- Location Information
- Directions: East on W. Alcott, South on S. Tower Rd.
- Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 2,320
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 2 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1958
- Year Renovated: 1965
- County: Otter Tail County
- APN: 71004500015003
Other
- Home Information
- Main Level Finished Area: 1528.0000
- Building Area Total: 2320
- Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Public 1-3 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.1 hours in June and 3.5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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