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161 Bay View Rd, Ottertail, MN 56571
About this home
Otter Tail Lake - DREAM HOME!! City water AND 100' feet of perfectly elevated, expansive sand beach & green space with moderate tree coverage and abundant landscaping. Gracious exterior seating area leads to a foyer showcasing the spectacular beauty of this well maintained 3+ bed/4 bath, 3128 s/ft home masterfully constructed in 2002/2003. Beautiful log home, boasts of Hickory kitchen cabinets, eat in counter, informal dining, open living spaces with walls of magnificent windows to the lake.
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Tax history for 161 Bay View Rd
*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, Concrete, Garage Door Opener
- Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 2
- # of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
- # of Half Baths (Total): 1
- Description: 3/4 Basement,Full Master,Full Basement,Main Floor 1/2 Bath
- Room 1 Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Dimensions: 23X21
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Dimensions: 17.5X12.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Dimensions: 11.5X6
- Room Level: Main
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Dimensions: 23.5X11.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Dimensions: 23.5X18.5
- Room Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Room Dimensions: 44.5X18.5
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Dimensions: 18X15
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Dimensions: 17X11.5
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 10 Information
- Room Type: Sauna
- Room Dimensions: 7.5X8.5
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 11 Information
- Room Type: Sun Room
- Room Dimensions: 18X12
- Room Level: Main
- Room 12 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Dimensions: 13.5X11
- Room Level: Lower
- Basement Information
- Basement Features: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Egress Window(s), Finished, Full, Wood
- Dining Room Information
- Dining Room Features: Breakfast Bar,Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room,Kitchen/Dining Room,Living/Dining Room,Other
- Other Rooms Information
- Main Floor Bedroom,Main Floor Laundry
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating Information: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling Information: Central Air
- Interior Features
- Room Type: Living Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Foyer, Sauna, Sun Room, Recreation Room, Deck, Patio
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Log Siding
- Foundation Area: 1,584
- Roof: Asphalt
- Waterfront Information
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Lake Front
- Water Body Name: Otter Tail
- Waterfront Num: 56024200
- Lake Acres: 14,074
- Lake Bottom: Hard,Sand
- Lake Classification: General Development
- Lake Depth: 120
- Waterfront Feet: 100
- Road Between Waterfront And Home Y/N: No
- Property Information
- FractionalOwnershipYN: No
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Other Structures: Storage Shed
- Has Additional Parcels
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1,584
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1,544
- Amenities: Cable,Ceiling Fan(s),Deck,Dock,Kitchen Center Island,Patio,Sauna,Security System,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Walk-In Closet
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium
- Lot Size Area: 0.68
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x Irregular
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
Financial
- Assessment Information
- Other Annual Assessment Amount: $42.50
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,544
- Tax Year: 2015
- Tax With Assessments: $5,586
- Lease / Rent Details
- RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: City Water/Connected
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Tank with Drainage Field
- Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
- School Information
- High School District: Perham-Dent
- School District Number: 549
- School District Phone: 218-346-4501
- Location Information
- Directions: From Otter Tail City:Main Street South to Left on to 78 South for .4 miles, turn right on Bay View Road. Property will be on the left.
- Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 3,128
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 0.54 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2002
- Year Renovated: 2002
- County: Otter Tail County
- APN: 74000990178001
Other
- Home Information
- Main Level Finished Area: 1584.0000
- Building Area Total: 3128
- Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 11.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.4mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 12 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 hours in June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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