1200 E Ottum Avenue, Bigfork, MN 56628
Just Listed — listed September 2, 2026 · M Premiere
2 Beds | 1 Bath | 840 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7126168
Is 1200 E Ottum Avenue a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $190/sqft — This home is priced 21% below the typical Bigfork single-family home of $239/sqft.
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$980/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $809
- Property taxes
- $71
- Home insurance (est.)
- $93
- Special assessments
- $7
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($31,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Includes special assessments — the FM-metro cost most portals leave out. Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
About This Home
Charming, clean, and move-in ready, this 2 bed, 1 bath home sits on almost a full acre just outside of Bigfork, offering the best of both worlds: a quiet, country feel with the convenience of being walkable to town. Inside, you’ll find a well-kept, comfortable layout with flexibility built in—laundry hookups on both the main level and in the full unfinished basement. Outside, enjoy a private setting with a spacious yard that’s hard to find this close to town, perfect for pets, play, or simply having room to breathe. Whether you’re looking for an affordable first home or a solid investment property, this one checks the boxes with location, condition, and upside potential.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $120K and $200K in Bigfork:
- The field: 5 similar Bigfork homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Year Built
- 1900
- Above Grade
- 840 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 0.99 acres
- Garage
- 1-car (Detached Garage)
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
- Basement
- Yes
- Sewer
- Mound Septic, Private Sewer
- Water
- 4-Inch Submersible, Drilled, Private, Well
- Annual Taxes
- $847
- Special Assessments
- $81
- County
- Itasca
- Days on Market
- 0
1200 E Ottum Avenue is listed in Bigfork, MN, part of Itasca County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1200 E Ottum Avenue
- Is $159,900 a good price for a home in Bigfork?
- According to BuyPulse, 1200 E Ottum Avenue rates Excellent Value — at $190/sqft it's priced 21% below the typical Bigfork single-family home of $239/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Bigfork homes for sale to compare.
- What are the special assessments at 1200 E Ottum Avenue — and what do they mean?
- This property has $81/yr in annual special assessments, with no specials pending. Special assessments are separate from property taxes — they are charges levied by the city for infrastructure improvements like streets, water, sewer, and sidewalks. Annual property taxes are $847/yr. Always factor both into your total monthly housing cost before making an offer.
- Does 1200 E Ottum Avenue have a basement?
- Yes, 1200 E Ottum Avenue has a basement.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1200 E Ottum Avenue have?
- 1200 E Ottum Avenue has Baseboard heating and Wall Unit(s) cooling.
- Where is 1200 E Ottum Avenue located?
- 1200 E Ottum Avenue is in Bigfork, MN 56628, in Itasca County.
- Is 1200 E Ottum Avenue still available?
- Yes — 1200 E Ottum Avenue is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1200 E Ottum Avenue built?
- 1200 E Ottum Avenue was built in 1900. It features frame construction and a block foundation.
- How many homes like 1200 E Ottum Avenue are for sale in Bigfork?
- 5 similar homes (single-family homes between $120K and $200K in Bigfork) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- What does "M Premiere" mean?
- M Premiere™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ early-access tracker for homes entering NorthstarMLS during the critical first 96 hours on market. Well-priced homes in Fargo-Moorhead frequently receive their strongest buyer attention in that opening window. M Premiere surfaces new inventory the moment it lists — so buyers can act before a home becomes widely discovered.
- What does "BuyPulse" mean?
- BuyPulse is Modern Market REALTORS®’ live market-data brand for Fargo-Moorhead: cohort statistics — homes for sale, median days to pending, and share of sales closing at or over list price — computed from real NorthstarMLS closings, not estimates.
- What does "Realgorithm™" mean?
- The Realgorithm™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ proprietary market-data engine — it computes every BuyPulse verdict from real NorthstarMLS closings (comparable active inventory, median days to pending, and sale-to-list price ratio) rather than an automated online estimate.
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