Large home with great potential to build equity. Home needs some tlc bring your ideas. Over sized garage with separate entrance to basement and mother-n-laws kitchen in basement.
Charming Perham home w/att finished & insulated 2-car garage in perfect location. Well-cared-for home has only had one owner. Features galley kitchen w/lots of cabinets, dining area w/corner windows, adorable front porch w/original wood floors, large picture windows in living room, 3 main floor bedrooms, main floor bath w/walk-in tub. Spacious lower level with potential for 1-2 more bedrooms (may need egress), family room, laundry room, & storage rooms. Location is ideal, with close proximity to schools, PACC, downtown shopping, & parks. Exterior highlights huge back yard garden w/fence, garden/storage shed, concrete driveway, nice landscaping, & mature trees. If you aren't a gardener, you could easily reseed garden area into lawn. So much potential in this cute starter home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,538 (−2.9%)
2025
$1,584 (+0.5%)
2024
$1,576 (+10.8%)
2023
$1,422 (+19.1%)
2022
$1,194 (+5.3%)
2021
$1,134 (+3.3%)
2020
$1,098 (+5.4%)
2019
$1,042 (+10.4%)
2018
$944 (+2.8%)
2017
$918 (+1.5%)
2016
$904 (+19.0%)
2015
$760 (+11.5%)
2014
$681
Tax history for 640 1st Ave S
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,538 (−2.9%)
2025
$1,584 (+0.5%)
2024
$1,576 (+10.8%)
2023
$1,422 (+19.1%)
2022
$1,194 (+5.3%)
2021
$1,134 (+3.3%)
2020
$1,098 (+5.4%)
2019
$1,042 (+10.4%)
2018
$944 (+2.8%)
2017
$918 (+1.5%)
2016
$904 (+19.0%)
2015
$760 (+11.5%)
2014
$681
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,501 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Otter Tail County
APN
77000990764002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Sq. Ft.: 936
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
Room 1 Information
Room Dimensions: 8x23
Room Level: Main
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Dimensions: 11x16
Room Level: Lower
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Dimensions: 11x14
Room Level: Main
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 12x16
Room Level: Main
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 8x12
Room Level: Main
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 10x11
Room Level: Main
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 8x13
Room Level: Lower
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Den
Room Dimensions: 13x18
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 8x11
Room Level: Main
Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Finished, Full
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Forced Air
Cooling Information: Central Air
Interior Features
Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Amusement Room, Den
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Foundation Area: 1,152
Property Information
Total Sq. Ft.: 2,352
Above Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Below Ground Total Sq. Ft.: 1,152
FractionalOwnershipYN: No
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,200
Below Grade Finished Area: 408
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x150
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,098
Tax Year: 2020
Tax With Assessments: $1,098
Lease / Rent Details
RentalLicense Y/N: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: City Water/Connected
Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
Fuel: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Perham-Dent
School District Number: 549
School District Phone: 218-346-4501
Location Information
Directions: 3rd ave. s, to 5th st. se to, 1st ave. s (left) to house on right.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,501 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Otter Tail County
APN: 77000990764002
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1608
Main Level Finished Area: 1200.0000
Age Of Property: 74
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Prairie Wind Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Perham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 12 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.9 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$174,000 – $210,000
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