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Ottertail

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Minnesota
$315K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
31
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$310K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20162025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.2,785
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$310K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,008 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.2
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1990
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.71%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.71%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.43%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.13%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.57%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.637
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.149 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$93K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.59%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How Ottertail compares

By median home value, Ottertail is the 6th most expensive of 19 cities in Otter Tail County, and its typical home is worth more than 56% of all homes in Otter Tail County.

Home values in Ottertail

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$83K$898K
cities in Otter Tail County ranked by median home value
#Otter Tail CountyMedian valueHomes
1Pelican Rapids$373K5,533
2Battle Lake$361K4,231
3Richville$354K1,353
4Dent$340K2,626
5Vergas$338K1,773
6Ottertail$310K2,785
7Clitherall$308K1,112
8Perham$307K4,501
9Erhard$302K879
10Underwood$284K1,855
11Vining$278K510
12Dalton$274K854
13Fergus Falls$247K8,873
14Henning$235K1,773
15New York Mills$230K1,850
16Parkers Prairie$196K1,481
17Elizabeth$195K192
18Bluffton$187K189
19Deer Creek$180K476

About the Ottertail market

What is the median home price in Ottertail, MN?

The median sale price in Ottertail, MN is $315,167 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Ottertail, MN each year?

31 homes sold in Ottertail, MN over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Ottertail, MN?

Ottertail, MN contains 2,785 residential properties, with a median of 1,008 square feet, 2 bedrooms, built around 1990. The median TopHap Estimate is $310K.

How does Ottertail, MN compare to the rest of Otter Tail County?

By median home value, Ottertail, MN is the 6th most expensive of 19 cities in Otter Tail County. Its typical home is worth more than 56% of all homes in Otter Tail County. Vergas ranks just above it and Clitherall just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Ottertail, MN?

43% of homes in Ottertail, MN are owner-occupied. 13% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Ottertail, MN hold?

71% of mortgaged homes in Ottertail, MN are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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