208 Hilltop Road, Ottertail, MN 56571
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,224 Sq Ft | Single Family Home | MLS# 6795817
Price Reduced — was $349,999 (↓ $10,099) · M Markdowns
Is 208 Hilltop Road a Good Deal?
BuyPulse Verdict
Excellent Value
At $153/sqft — This home is priced 36% below the typical Ottertail single-family home of $240/sqft.
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$2,123/month Estimated
- Principal & interest
- $1,719
- Property taxes
- $206
- Home insurance (est.)
- $198
- HOA dues
- None
20% down ($67,980) · 30-yr fixed, 6.5% · Can I afford this home?
Estimates only; confirm before you offer.
50 earns the badge · a typical active home here scores ~18
This home has sat well past the local pace — time is working in a buyer's favor.
- 374 days on market — more than triple the usual 98 days
- Price cut 2.9% (−$10,099)
- No negative signals found in the listing history
MMR track record: Offer-Ready homes closed a median 12% below their highest asking price — vs 3% for non-flagged reduced homes. MMR analysis of 79 vs 998 NorthstarMLS sales, updated monthly.
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Located in Thalmann Farmstead, Ottertail, MN.
About This Home
This move-in-ready home sits on a spacious 1.6-acre rural lot just 5 minutes from Ottertail, offering the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Built in 2012, the home features an open floorplan with 1 bedroom and 2 bathrooms on the main level. The finished lower level adds 2 more bedrooms, a 3/4 bath, a family room, and a mechanical room — ideal for guests, growing families, or extra living space. Stay comfortable year-round with a brand-new heat pump and a heated attached single-stall garage with in-floor heat. Outdoor storage and workspace are covered with an insulated 40x28 shop (propane furnace included) plus a 24x36 storage shed with attached carport — perfect for hobbies, equipment, or extra vehicles. Set in the heart of Minnesota lake country, Ottertail is surrounded by scenic highways, rolling hills, and access to over a thousand pristine lakes — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
BuyPulse™ — Live Market Read
Homes like this one — single-family homes between $255K and $425K in Ottertail:
- The field: 5 similar Ottertail homes for sale — a short list right now.
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Key Features
- Built
- 2012
- Garage
- 5-Car Attached
- Style
- Two
- HOA
- None
- Annual Taxes
- $2,476 (2025)
Property Details
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Above Grade Sq Ft
- 1,248
- Below Grade Sq Ft
- 976
- Lot Size
- 1.6 acres
- Basement
- Yes
- Roof
- Asphalt
- County
- Otter Tail
- List Date
- 2025-09-27
- Days on Market
- 373 days
- Parcel ID
- 74000990596002
Financial
- Total Tax incl. Assessments
- $2,476
Home Systems & Utilities
- Heating
- Forced Air, Geothermal, In-Floor Heating
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water
- 4-Inch Submersible
- Sewer
- Tank with Drainage Field
- Appliances
- Air-To-Air Exchanger, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
Construction & Exterior
Construction & Structure
- Foundation Type
- 8 ft+ Pour
- Foundation Area
- 1,248 sqft
- Total Building Area
- 2,224 sqft
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features
- Vinyl
- Other Structures
- Workshop, Storage Shed
- Accessibility Features
- None
Parking & Garage
- Parking Features
- Attached Garage, Heated Garage
Lot & Land
- Zoning Description
- Residential-Single Family
Agent & Office
- List Office
- Better Homes and Gardens Real
Price History
- Price reduced to $339,900 — Sep 26, 2026
208 Hilltop Road is listed in Ottertail, MN, part of Otter Tail County. Browse all Minnesota homes for sale on Modern Market REALTORS®.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 208 Hilltop Road
- Is $339,900 a good price for a home in Ottertail?
- According to BuyPulse, 208 Hilltop Road rates Excellent Value — at $153/sqft it's priced 36% below the typical Ottertail single-family home of $240/sqft. Powered by the Realgorithm™. Browse Ottertail homes for sale to compare.
- Does 208 Hilltop Road have a basement?
- Yes, 208 Hilltop Road has a finished basement with 976 sq ft of below-grade space.
- What type of heating and cooling does 208 Hilltop Road have?
- 208 Hilltop Road has Forced Air, Geothermal, In-Floor Heating and Central Air cooling.
- Where is 208 Hilltop Road located?
- 208 Hilltop Road is in the Thalmann Farmstead neighborhood of Ottertail, MN 56571, in Otter Tail County.
- Is 208 Hilltop Road still available?
- Yes — 208 Hilltop Road is currently listed as Active on the MLS and accepting showings. Contact us to schedule a tour or make an offer.
- When was 208 Hilltop Road built?
- 208 Hilltop Road was built in 2012. It features an asphalt roof and a 8 ft+ pour foundation.
- How many homes like 208 Hilltop Road are for sale in Ottertail?
- 5 similar homes (single-family homes between $255K and $425K in Ottertail) 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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