West Central Minnesota
Otter Tail County homes for sale
With around 60,626 residents and Fergus Falls as its seat, Otter Tail County is part of the territory Janet Matchinsky serves from Alexandria. This site covers 16 of its towns, each with its own page.
Service area
Where Otter Tail County sits
Minnesota's largest county by land area sits directly northwest of Douglas County. Fergus Falls, Perham, Pelican Rapids and Battle Lake are lake-cabin country, and Parkers Prairie is a short drive from Alexandria.
Otter Tail County at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 60,626 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County seat | Fergus Falls |
| Land area | 1,971.6 sq mi (Census Gazetteer) |
| Water area | 252.7 sq mi |
| Towns on this page | 22 |
| Lakes on this site | 8 |
| Janet's recent closings here | 2 |
Largest first
Towns in Otter Tail County
The largest towns in Otter Tail County by 2023 population are Fergus Falls (14,214), Perham (3,666), Pelican Rapids (2,597), and New York Mills (1,355). Every town below has its own page with population, school district, nearest lakes and Janet's sales nearby.
Fergus FallsPop. 14,214PerhamPop. 3,666Pelican RapidsPop. 2,597New York MillsPop. 1,355Parkers PrairiePop. 1,028Battle LakePop. 911HenningPop. 859OttertailPop. 709UnderwoodPop. 363VergasPop. 354Deer CreekPop. 332DaltonPop. 216BlufftonPop. 212DentPop. 170ElizabethPop. 167ErhardPop. 131
Wilkin County towns
Towns in Wilkin County roll up to this Otter Tail County page, the closest county hub to them.
Flat Red River Valley farmland on the North Dakota line. Breckenridge, across the river from Wahpeton, is the county seat.
Becker County towns
Janet also works Becker County, and its towns appear on this page because Otter Tail County is the nearest hub.
North of Otter Tail County, about 90 minutes from Alexandria. Detroit Lakes is the county seat and a summer lake town, and Frazee and Lake Park are the smaller markets.
Lake finder
Lakes in Otter Tail County
More lake water than any other county on this list, 253 square miles per the Census Gazetteer, including Otter Tail Lake, Lake Lida and Pelican Lake.
The largest lake on this site in Otter Tail County is Otter Tail Lake at 14,079 acres. Each lake page lists depth, public access, fish species and the towns around it, all from the Minnesota DNR.
Track record
Janet in Otter Tail County
Janet's recent closings as the listing brokerage include 2 sales in Otter Tail County: 1 sale in Fergus Falls and 1 sale in Henning.
$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
The Broker Reciprocity logo marks sold data supplied by NorthstarMLS through its Broker Reciprocity program. Data believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Talk to Janet
Buying or selling in Otter Tail County
To see homes in Otter Tail County, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will set up showings around your schedule.
If you are considering selling in Otter Tail County, Janet will walk through your home and pull recent comparable sales. Her pricing recommendation comes with no obligation to list.
Sell in Otter Tail County
Each larger town has its own seller page with the process, what has sold nearby and the home value form. Smaller towns use the main sell page.
FAQ
Questions about Otter Tail County
Do homes in Otter Tail County have a well and septic?
Inside city limits, most homes are on municipal water and sewer, and outside town, private wells and septic systems are the norm. Minnesota requires a well disclosure at sale, and most counties here require a septic compliance inspection when a property changes hands.
Which lakes are in Otter Tail County?
The Otter Tail County lakes with pages on this site are Otter Tail Lake, West Battle Lake, and Lake Lida, largest first. Each page lists acres, depth, public access and the towns around the lake, all from the Minnesota DNR.
What is the first step to buying in Otter Tail County?
Call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and tell her what you are looking for. She will ask about budget, timing, and must-haves, connect you with a lender if you need a pre-approval, and start sending listings.
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From the blog
Reading about Otter Tail County
Market
Homes Janet Matchinsky Has Sold and Listed in Minnesota
64 NorthstarMLS closings for Janet Matchinsky since November 2023: prices and dates for the 28 she listed, buyer-side sales counted by town, 19 listed now.
Local Living
Perham or Fergus Falls? Otter Tail County Buying Priorities
Compare Perham and Fergus Falls homes through work locations, housing choices, healthcare addresses and county services before narrowing an Otter Tail search.
Lake, Cabin and Land
North and South Lida: Why the DNR Basin Matters to Buyers
Compare North and South Lida records before buying. Match the parcel, lake basin, boat route and monitoring dates to the waterfront use you actually want.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Otter Tail County
Full-time broker, one phone number, every town on this page.