29979 State Highway 78 Ottertail, MN 56571 - Otter Tail
For Sale MLS# 7041281
3 beds 2 baths 2,300 sq ft Single Family
Details for 29979 State Highway 78
MLS# 7041281
Description for 29979 State Highway 78, Ottertail, MN, 56571 - Otter Tail
This beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on the eastern shores of Otter Tail Lake blends modern comfort with the cozy warmth of up-north lake living. Completely updated in 2017, it offers a thoughtful layout and a collection of custom features that make this property unique and special. The heart of the home is its inviting kitchen, designed for both cooking and gathering. It has beautiful lake views, a large island and a custom dining table created using a boat as its base which adds personality and charm to the home. The living room which also includes a nautical theme has lake views and a cozy stone fireplace that creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. There are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main level, including the primary bedroom with a ¾ bath and lake views. There is a large 3rd bedroom/bonus room upstairs and the laundry is on the main level. There is a lake side patio, complete with a hot tub and space to soak in the incredible sun sets over Otter Tail Lake. The oversized garage is heated and has extra room for storage and lake toys. There is also a lake side bar area complete with power, extra storage and a lake side fire pit. The home stays comfortable year-round with forced air and in-floor heating, central A/C, spray foam insulation and an air-to-air exchange system. Here is your chance to enjoy everything Otter Tail lake has to offer, hurry and you can be in your new lake home this summer.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Lot Size: 0.83 Acres
Square Feet: 2,300 sq ft
Year Built: 1952
Foundation: 1,824 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 1 Story
County: Otter Tail
Days On Market: 72
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 545 - Henning
Room Information
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 1
3/4 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Family: Main Level
Dining: Eat In Kitchen,Informal Dining Room
Laundry: Main Level
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 2,300 sq ft
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dryer, Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator
Fireplaces: 1, Wood Burning
Accessibility: Other
Additional Interior Features: Renovated, Main Floor Laundry, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary
Utilities
Water: Private
Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
Cooling: Central
Heating: In-Floor Heating, Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking: 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Garage Dimensions - 46x30.5, Garage Door Height - 7, Garage Door Width - 8, Garage Sq Ft - 1380.
Exterior: Engineered Wood
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Lot View: West
Lot Dimensions: 150x275
Zoning: Residential-Single Family,Shoreline
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Accessible Shoreline, Road Frontage - Paved Streets
Waterfront Details
Standard Water Body: Otter Tail
DNR Lake ID: 56024200
Water Front Features: Lake Front
Water Frontage Length: 150 Ft.
Lake Acres: 14,079
Lake Depth: 120 Ft.
Lake Bottom: Sand
Waterfront Slope: Steep
Driving Directions
From Ottertail City, go south on State Hwy 78 (about 2.5 miles) to house on the right side of the road.
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 46000280102003
Tax Amount: 6176
Tax Year: 2025
HomeStead Description: Homesteaded
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