SUGAR-SAND BEACH ON RUSH LAKE! Enjoy the best of Lake Life with this year-round home on 101 Ft of Beautiful Sugar-Sand Frontage on Rush Lake, set on a Spacious & Perfectly Level 0.80-Acre Lot just 7 minutes from Ottertail and 10 minutes from Perham. The true highlight of this property is the Flat, Level Yard all the way to the water’s edge, paired with a Pristine Beachfront that avoids the constant weed and reed maintenance often found on Rush Lake. Inside, the 3 Bed, 2 Bath home offers 3,624 SqFt, a Warm Cabin Feel, and Sweeping Lake Views from nearly every room. The main level features a spacious Living Room with Gas Fireplace, a Knotty Pine Kitchen with Center Island, and direct walk-out access to the standout 359 SqFt Maintenance-Free Deck overlooking the water and large backyard. Two Bedrooms, a Full Bath, and convenient Laundry Closet complete the main floor. Downstairs, the fully finished Walk-Out Basement adds a 3rd Bedroom, 2nd Bath, Utility Room, and a large Family Room/Entertainment Space with walk-out access to the concrete patio. Outside, enjoy beautiful landscaping, ample room for gardens and recreation, a landscaped Firepit for warm summer nights, and a 24x48 Detached Garage offering excellent space for parking, storage, and projects. A rare Rush Lake property with Level Elevation, Sugar-Sand Shoreline, and Year-Round Living!
Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Light
Lot Size Area: 0.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 102 x 355 x 101 x 335
Road Frontage Type: No Outlet/Dead End, Paved Streets, Township
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,241
Tax Year: 2026
Tax With Assessments: $3,326
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Drilled, Private, Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Power Company Name: Ottertail Power
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: 2183464501
Location Information
Directions: From Perham, Head South on Co Hwy 78 for about 6.5 Miles, or until Rush Lake Loop, then turn left. Take the first left onto McGowan Estates Rd. Continue for about 0.7 miles & the property will be on the right.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Topography: Level,Walkout
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,104
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.79 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Otter Tail County
APN: 53000990506000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 2248
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 1208
Building Area Total: 2248
Foundation Details: Wood
Foundation Dimensions: 26x40 | 12x14
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Prairie Wind Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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Perham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ottertail, MN • 56571
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Ottertail. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$700,000 – $847,000
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