Ever wanted your own peninsula/ massive chunk of beautiful wooded land on a lake? With 29.350 acres, 3500ft of shoreline on Dead Lake and 1400ft of shoreline on Tombs Lake, you will have it! The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The garage is an attached heated double tandem pass through garage that has floor drains and fits 4 vehicles. There are 20 and a 50 amp outlets in the garage. With a sink and lower built-in cabinets, the garage can be a summer kitchen. The pole barn is an insulated 36x56, that has floors drains, has a new concrete apron, a bathroom, and is heated by a 150,000 BTU propane furnace or wood stove. Third bedroom has built in custom storage cabinets. In 1998, the primary bedroom, bathroom, walk-in closet, third bedroom, laundry room, hallway to garage and 4 car garage were added. Internet is fiber optic. Recent updates include: New kitchen countertops, dishwasher, kitchen sink, LVP and longer kitchen peninsula. The exterior is maintenance free ABC Seamless steel siding with log cabin pattern and a steel roof. Both the roof and siding have a transferrable limited lifetime warranty. The HVAC is new in 2019, complete with a whole house humidifier and smart thermostat. All three doors on the pole barn have garage door openers. The water softener is a refurbished water driven Kinetico. The recently replaced wood deck is 24x15 x 38x11. Deck has 8 foot sliding door for access and view. Enjoy grilling and entertaining with the brand new outdoor kitchen BBQ! Outdoor grill is plumbed to the homes propane, so no having to deal with swapping out propane tanks. Premium insulated entry doors on the house. The carpets have been professionally cleaned. There is a seasonal non softened water supply to the dock and pole barn. There is a power supply at the fixed dock that is for the included power boat lift. Basement is unfinished, climate controlled and is mainly used for storage/ utility access. There is a service door and garage door in the basement for easy storage of large or oversized items. There is an easement with the neighbor for the shared driveway. Enjoy hunting and fishing right out your backdoor! Dead Lake is a 7545 acre lake and contains walleye, bluegill, bass, northern pike, crappies, etc. Make this into your retreat or your home on the lake today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
29.35 acresLot Size
4 car garageParking
Listed by Jonathan Haworth• Keller Williams Classic Rlty NW
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Market trends in 56576, MN
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
92.5%
+7.0% MoM
Median sale price
$477K
$72K MoM
Avg. days on market
83d
157 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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1 MoM
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Sale history for 38779 Dead Lake Rd
Date
Event
Price
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6721787
Feb 6, 2026
Sold
$910,500
Dec 8, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 28, 2025
Contingent
—
Sep 19, 2025
Listed
$1,095,000
Sep 9, 2025
Price Changed
$1,095,000
Sep 9, 2025
Coming Soon
$1,000,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4738272
Nov 16, 2016
Sold
$495,000
Sep 21, 2016
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2016
Listed
$495,000
+18
Large Dead Lake parcel. 29.34 wooded Acres with approx. 3,500' of frontage on Dead lake and approx. 1,400' on Tombs lake. This private peninsula offers it all - excellent hunting, fishing, and lake recreation! Several trails and deer stands throughout the property. Includes a neat and clean 3 Bdrm rambler with a wood fireplace, master suite, and a huge lakeside deck with custom stone grilling area. 36x56 heated shop. Dead Lake is 7,535 Acres, Tombs Lake is a private 31 acre lake.
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #6059033
Nov 16, 2016
Sold
$495,000
Jul 9, 2016
Listed
$495,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7385796
Jul 9, 2016
Listed
$495,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4696078
Jul 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2016
Listed
$495,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7383715
Jul 1, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Apr 1, 2016
Listed
$495,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #4598908
Feb 20, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jul 27, 2015
Price Changed
$595,000
May 15, 2015
Listed
$675,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #7371458
Feb 20, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2013
Listed
$595,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2
Aug 20, 2014
Price Changed
$675,000
Jul 3, 2014
Price Changed
$699,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1
Aug 20, 2014
Price Changed
$675,000
Jul 2, 2014
Price Changed
$699,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5535259
Aug 20, 2013
Listed
$595,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR20-9920
Jan 8, 2013
Listed
$125,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR20-7698
Jan 13, 2012
Listed
$125,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR20-5437
Jan 10, 2011
Listed
$169,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR20-2868
Jan 26, 2010
Listed
$169,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR20-1142
May 13, 2009
Listed
$384,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR20-1143
May 13, 2009
Listed
$169,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR08-1384
May 7, 2008
Listed
$164,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR08-1385
May 7, 2008
Listed
$189,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR08-1386
May 7, 2008
Listed
$439,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR07-2505
Sep 7, 2007
Listed
$184,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR07-2502
Sep 7, 2007
Listed
$189,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR07-668
Mar 23, 2007
Listed
$419,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #ALX07-1159
Mar 23, 2007
Listed
$419,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #LKSR07-397
Feb 19, 2007
Listed
$184,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #ALX07-743
Feb 19, 2007
Listed
$184,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #ALX07-741
Feb 19, 2007
Listed
$184,900
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #ALX06-3914
Nov 8, 2006
Listed
$209,000
Public Records
Oct 1, 1997
Sold
$100,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,540 (+1.6%)
$825,000 + $230,000
$1,055,000
2025
$6,434 (+6.2%)
2024
$6,056 (+9.0%)
2023
$5,556 (+12.5%)
2022
$4,938
2021
$4,942 (+1.4%)
2020
$4,876 (+3.2%)
2019
$4,726 (−3.0%)
2017
$4,872 (−0.2%)
2015
$4,884 (+7.8%)
$394,600 + $177,600
$572,200
2014
$4,532
$392,400 + $179,400
$571,800
Tax history for 38779 Dead Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,540 (+1.6%)
$825,000 + $230,000
$1,055,000
2025
$6,434 (+6.2%)
2024
$6,056 (+9.0%)
2023
$5,556 (+12.5%)
2022
$4,938
2021
$4,942 (+1.4%)
2020
$4,876 (+3.2%)
2019
$4,726 (−3.0%)
2017
$4,872 (−0.2%)
2015
$4,884 (+7.8%)
$394,600 + $177,600
$572,200
2014
$4,532
$392,400 + $179,400
$571,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Irregular Lot, Tree Coverage - Heavy
Lot Size Area: 29.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: See Tax
Road Frontage Type: Township
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,056
Tax Year: 2025
Tax With Assessments: $6,056
Financial Information
Free and Clear
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
Power Company Name: Xcel Energy
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
Fuel: Propane
Location
School Information
High School District: Perham-Dent
School District Number: 1955
School District Phone: 2183464501
Location Information
Directions: From Perham, Go south on Highway 78, west on County Road 14, to Dead lake Road, Right or North on Dead Lake road, then first driveway on the right. Stay to the right at the fork in the road.
Map Coordinate: 999-A1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,536
Stories: —
Lot Size: 20.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: 1969
County: Otter Tail County
APN: 14000260210000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2026
Other
Home Information
Living Area: 1536
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Main Level Finished Area: 1536
Levels: One
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Prairie Wind Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 9.0mi
6/10
Perham Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.9mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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$1.12M – $1.36M
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