1417 Hoot Lake Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 3,310 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 7073205Lakefront on Hoot Lake · 161 acres · 20 ft deep
M Markdowns — Price Reduced — was $719,900 (↓ $10,000)
$4,919/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $3,870
- Property taxes
- $635
- Home insurance (est.)
- $414
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($141,980) · 30-yr fixed, 7.24%
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About This Home
Enjoy spectacular lakefront living at 1417 Hoot Lake Drive! Perfectly positioned on a beautifully landscaped double lot with sweeping water views, this timeless walkout mid-century modern home offers the rare combination of privacy, quality construction, and an unbeatable setting. This private location boasts 438 feet of lake frontage, mature trees, and attractive brick accents – creating exceptional curb appeal, while the gently sloping yard leads to a rip rapped shoreline ideal for enjoying everything Hoot Lake has to offer. Built with energy savings in mind well before climate change concerns. Wide overhangs provide shading from hot summer sun. Insulated inside and out with hotwater baseboard heating the house is energy efficient. The interior walls are insulated resulting in quiet living spaces throughout the house. Inside, expansive windows frame picturesque lake views throughout the home, flowing to the covered lakeside balcony, where you'll enjoy panoramic views of the water, morning coffee, evening sunsets, and effortless outdoor entertaining. Thermo-pane windows with storm windows provide not only highly insulated views but a quiet interior buffering from north winds.??The spacious living and dining area is filled with natural light and features custom built-in cabinetry, creating an inviting space for entertaining or everyday living. A wood burning fireplace with marble hearth and surround add to the ambiance.??The spacious kitchen features more custom quality cabinetry, kitchen island, and charming eat-in area. ??Enjoy the over-sized primary bedroom with fantastic water views and updated bathrooms throughout this fine home. In the lower level, you will find rare and lovely Cyprus tree paneling throughout into the large family room showcasing exposed beam ceilings, parquet flooring, and a wall of lakeside windows, bringing warmth and character while providing direct access to the backyard and waterfront. A gas fireplace adds to the hygiene of a winter day or evening. Two full size bedrooms and individual bathrooms and a third smaller bedroom there is plenty of room for a growing family.??The spaciousness of this property offers plenty of room for recreation while maintaining complete privacy. Lovingly maintained, this home feels like a retreat and presents an outstanding opportunity to enjoy one of Fergus Falls' most sought-after lakefront locations.
BuyPulse · Live market read
How 1417 Hoot Lake Drive Compares to the Fergus Falls Market
At $214/sqft, this home is priced $69/sqft above the typical Fergus Falls single-family home of $145/sqft.
The median list price in Fergus Falls is $249,900.
Verdict: Premium Pricing
Your negotiating position
84 Strong buyer leverage
Seller's market · Balanced · Buyer leverage
Day 131 — Fergus Falls homes overall typically go under contract by day ~22. This one is past that window.
7 similar homes for sale — alternatives if they won't move.
This seller already cut $10,000 — the asking price has already moved.
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $532K and $887K in Fergus Falls:
- The field: 7 similar Fergus Falls homes for sale — a short list right now.
- Price cuts: 3 of 7 similar homes have trimmed asking — median trim $15,100. This one already cut $10,000.
- Too few have sold recently to chart how fast they go or how they close — BuyPulse won't estimate those off a thin sample.
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Key Features
- Built
- 1960
- Garage
- 2-Car Attached
- Style
- One
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $7,616 (2026)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,694
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 1,616
- Lot Size
- 1.068 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Other
- Construction
- Frame, Steel Siding
- County
- Otter Tail
- List Date
- 2026-06-26
- Days on Market
- 131 days
- Parcel ID
- 71002991701000
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $7,616
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Boiler
- Cooling
- None
- Water
- City Water/Connected
- Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Double Oven, Range
Interior Features
- Fireplace
- 2 fireplaces
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- Other
- Foundation Area
- 1,694 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 3,388 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Other
- Accessibility Features
- Other
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage
Lot & Land
- Lot Features
- Tree Coverage - Medium
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Waterfront
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Lake
- Hoot
- Lake Acres
- 161.33 acres
- Lake Depth
- 20 ft
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Century 21 Atwood
Price History
Reduced $70,000 (9.0%)
- Price reduced to $779,900 — Aug 17, 2026
- Price reduced to $769,900 — Sep 21, 2026
- Price reduced to $759,900 — Sep 28, 2026
- Price reduced to $749,900 — Oct 6, 2026
- Price reduced to $739,900 — Oct 12, 2026
- Price reduced to $729,900 — Oct 20, 2026
- Price reduced to $719,900 — Oct 26, 2026
- Price reduced to $709,900 — Nov 2, 2026
1417 Hoot Lake Drive is listed in Fergus Falls, MN, part of Otter Tail County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1417 Hoot Lake Drive
- Is $709,900 a good price for a home in Fergus Falls?
- According to BuyPulse, 1417 Hoot Lake Drive rates Premium Pricing — at $214/sqft it's priced 48% above the typical Fergus Falls single-family home of $145/sqft. Its negotiating-position score is 84/100 (Strong buyer leverage), weighed on days on market, comparable inventory, and how Fergus Falls homes are closing versus list. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Fergus Falls homes for sale to compare.
- Does 1417 Hoot Lake Drive have a basement?
- Yes, 1417 Hoot Lake Drive has a finished basement with 1,616 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 1417 Hoot Lake Drive have?
- 1417 Hoot Lake Drive has Boiler heating and None cooling.
- Where is 1417 Hoot Lake Drive located?
- 1417 Hoot Lake Drive is in Fergus Falls, MN 56537, in Otter Tail County.
- Is 1417 Hoot Lake Drive still available?
- Yes — 1417 Hoot Lake Drive is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 1417 Hoot Lake Drive built?
- 1417 Hoot Lake Drive was built in 1960. It features frame, steel siding construction, an other roof, and a other foundation.
- How many homes like 1417 Hoot Lake Drive are for sale in Fergus Falls?
- 7 similar homes (single-family homes between $532K and $887K in Fergus Falls) are for sale right now — a short list right now.
- What does "M Markdowns" mean?
- M Markdowns™ is Modern Market REALTORS®’ real estate tracker of homes for sale with verified MLS price reductions across the Fargo-Moorhead metro and Minnesota lake country. Every reduction is sourced directly from NorthstarMLS — minimum $2,000 drop to filter noise.
- 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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