Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/25/2026
Listed
$815,900
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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 29979 State Hwy 78
General
- Price: $815,900
- Taxes: $6,176 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NorthStarMLS_RMLS
- MLS ID: 7041281
- Updated: 3/26/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Eat-in kitchen: Yes
- Dining Room: Eat-In Kitchen, Informal Dining Room
- Formal Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Informal Dining Room
- Laundry: Main Level, Main Level
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Description: 46 x 30.5
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Location
- County: Otter Tail
- Township: Ottertail
- Driving Directions: From Ottertail City, go south on State Hwy 78 (about 2.5 miles) to house on the right side of the road.
School Information
- School District: 1945 - Henning
- High School District: Henning
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air, In-Floor Heating
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Tank with Drainage Field
- Water: Private
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Foundation Size: 1824
- Roof: Asphalt
- Disability Access: Other
- Square Feet: 2,300
- Above Ground: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Down/Base.: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1952
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.83
- Lot Dimensions: 150 x 275
- Frontage: Paved Streets
- Zoning: Shoreline, Residential-Single Family
- Lot Description: Accessible Shoreline
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Lakefront
- Water Front Feet: 150
- Water Front Elev.: 15-26
- Lake Front: Yes
- Lake Bottom: Sand
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,176
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Conventional, Cash
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: SECT-28 TWP-134 RANGE-039 PART NW1/4 NW1/4 COM W1/4 COR SEC 28 N 2193' N 57 DEG E 476.18' TO BG N 57 DEG E 165.91' N TO LK SWLY ALG SHORELN TO LN N FROM BG S TO BG EX TR EX PART IN SEC 21 AND SECT-21 TWP-134 RANGE-039 PART GL 3 COM W1/4 COR SEC 28 N 2193' N 57 DEG E 476.18' TO BG N 57 DEG E 165.91' N TO LK SWLY ALG SHORELN TO LN N FROM BG S TO BG EX TR EX PART IN SEC 28
- Property ID: 46000280102003
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Schools
Schools serving 29979 State Hwy 78
School District:Henning Public School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henning Elementary School 500 School Avenue, Henning, MN 56551 | PK-6 | 9.6 mi |
Henning Secondary 500 School Avenue, Henning, MN 56551 | 7-12 | 9.6 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 29979 State Hwy 78
Tax History
Tax History for 29979 State Hwy 78
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,366
20%
$572,600
5%
2023
$3,636
—
$545,500
8%
2023
$3,636
3%
$503,500
29%
2022
$3,538
-7%
$391,400
3%
2020
$3,802
22%
$378,700
6%
2019
$3,114
87%
$357,400
102%
2018
$1,668
3%
$177,200
—
2017
$1,614
—
$176,400
-5%
2016
$1,614
-2%
$186,100
1%
2015
$1,654
9%
$184,500
10%
2014
$1,516
—
$168,400
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29979 State Highway 78, Ottertail, MN 56571 (MLS# 7041281) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 29979 State Highway 78 is currently listed for $815,900 and was received on March 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 29979 State Highway 78? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ottertail? You can browse all Ottertail real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.