31468 County Highway 61 Leaf Lake Twp, MN 56571 - Portage
For Sale MLS# 7060051
6 beds 3 baths 4,948 sq ft Single Family
Details for 31468 County Highway 61
MLS# 7060051
Description for 31468 County Highway 61, Leaf Lake Twp, MN, 56571 - Portage
WHERE FIVE GENERATIONS BUILT A LEGACY - NOW IT'S YOUR TURN!Offered for the first time in over a century, this remarkable Ottertail farmhouse presents a truly rare opportunity to own a piece of Minnesota history. Held by the same family for five generations since its construction in 1896, this legacy property blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern updates.Set on 7.8 scenic acres overlooking Lake Portage, the home offers just under 5,000 finished square feet with 6 bedrooms and 3 baths—providing exceptional space for gathering, hosting, or multi-generational living. Original character shines throughout, featuring beautiful hardwood floors, 9” oak base trim, crown molding, solid oak four-panel doors, and classic pocket doors.The main level is both inviting and functional, highlighted by a spacious 23x16 living room with fireplace, formal dining room, den, bedroom, full bath, and kitchen. Enjoy peaceful mornings and evenings from the enclosed three-season porches on the front and side of the home.Upstairs, you’ll find four additional bedrooms, a cozy sitting room, den, and full bath. The expansive 40x15 walk-up attic offers endless potential—ideal for additional bedrooms, a studio, or recreation space.The lower level adds even more character and entertainment value with a 28x19 family/game room featuring a 100-year-old pool table, sauna, ¾ bath, and large laundry room.Extensive mechanical updates provide comfort and efficiency, including steel siding, 220-amp electrical service, a 40-year architectural roof, replacement windows, updated insulation, geothermal heating and cooling, backup generator, and an electric vehicle charging station.Additional amenities include a newer concrete driveway, two-car insulated attached garage with pull-down storage, detached one-car garage, storage shed, and a charming smokehouse.Located just three hours from the Twin Cities, this one-of-a-kind property offers endless possibilities—whether as a private retreat, year-round residence, or a future bed and breakfast. Rich in history and ready for its next chapter, this is a home where legacy and lifestyle meet.
Listing Information
Property Type: Residential, Single Family, Acreage,Rural Residential
Status: Active
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Lot Size: 7.80 Acres
Square Feet: 4,948 sq ft
Year Built: 1896
Foundation: 1,286 sq ft
Garage: Yes
Stories: 2 Stories
County: Otter Tail
Days On Market: 54
Construction Status: Previously Owned
School Information
District: 545 - Henning
Room Information
Main Floor
Bathroom: 9x6
Bedroom 1: 14x11
Den: 16x11
Dining Room: 20x11
Informal Dining Room: 10x8
Kitchen: 20x11
Living Room: 16x23
Porch: 22x12
Porch: 18x9
Upper Floor
Bathroom: 8x5
Bedroom 2: 16x10
Bedroom 3: 16x10
Bedroom 4: 19x9
Bedroom 5: 14x10
Den: 10 x 9
Sitting Room: 9x8
Lower Floor
Bathroom: 7x7
Family Room: 28x20
Laundry: 26x16
Bathrooms
Full Baths: 2
3/4 Baths: 1
Additonal Room Information
Other: Other (40x15)
Family: Lower Level
Dining: Breakfast Area,Eat In Kitchen,Separate/Formal Dining Room
Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup, Laundry Room, Gas Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Bath Description: 3/4 Basement,Main Floor Full Bath,Upper Level Full Bath
Interior Features
Square Footage above: 3,762 sq ft
Square Footage below: 1,186 sq ft
Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances, Wall Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Water Softener - Owned, Fuel Tank - Rented, Electric Water Heater, Cooktop, Dryer, Exhaust Fan/Hood
Basement: Daylight/Lookout Windows, Finished (Livable), Full
Fireplaces: 1, Brick
Additional Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Natural Woodwork, Sauna, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Walk-In Closet, Walk-up Attic, Paneled Doors, Tile Floors, 4 BR on One Level, Main Floor Bedroom
Utilities
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes, Tank with Drainage Field
Cooling: Central
Heating: Propane, Heat Pump, Geothermal, Forced Air, Baseboard, Electric
Exterior / Lot Features
Attached Garage: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Description: Detached Garage, Driveway - Concrete, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Insulated Garage, More Parking Onsite for Fee, Electric, Multiple Garages, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Finished Garage, Storage, Garage Dimensions - 28x24, Garage Door Height - 7, Garage Door Width - 9, Garage Sq Ft - 672.0
Exterior: Metal, Brick/Stone, Steel Siding
Roof: Age Over 8 Years, Architectural Shingle
Lot Dimensions: 1360x245x1131x403
Zoning: Residential-Single Family
Additional Exterior/Lot Features: Porch, Accessible Shoreline, Tree Coverage - Medium, Road Frontage - County, Paved Streets
Out Buildings: Other, Garage(s), Shed - Storage
Waterfront Details
Standard Water Body: Portage
DNR Lake ID: 56014001
Water Front Features: Lake Front, Lake View
Water Frontage Length: 150 Ft.
Lake Acres: 269
Lake Depth: 49 Ft.
Road Between Waterfront And Home: 1
Driving Directions
Hwy 78 to Hwy 108, go East on Hwy 108 to County Hwy 61 and go South on 61 to home on the East side.
Financial Considerations
Tax/Property ID: 35000180172008
Tax Amount: 3212
Tax Year: 2026
HomeStead Description: Non-Homesteaded
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