Perham Homes for Sale

Welcome to Perham, a charming city located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Known for its picturesque landscapes and friendly community, Perham offers a wonderful place to call home. Whether you are looking to settle down, start a family, or retire, this city has something for everyone.

Perham is surrounded by natural beauty, with numerous lakes and forests in the area. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. The city also boasts a vibrant downtown area, filled with local shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Residents can enjoy a relaxed pace of life while still having access to modern amenities.

If you are in the market for a new home, Perham has a variety of options to choose from. From cozy cottages to spacious family homes, there is something to suit every taste and budget. The real estate market in Perham offers a range of properties, including single-family homes, townhouses, and vacant land for those looking to build their dream home.

With its strong sense of community, excellent schools, and low crime rates, Perham is a popular choice for families. The city also hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, providing opportunities for residents to come together and celebrate.

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, Perham offers a welcoming and affordable real estate market. Don't miss out on the opportunity to call this charming city your home. Start your search for homes for sale in Perham today!

Newest Perham Homes for Sale

$525,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7116925 MLS

CUSTOM-BUILT HOME ON 10.72 ACRES! Experience exceptional Privacy, Craftsmanship, and Country Living with this stunning 2017 Custom-Built Home set on 10.72 acres south of Perham. Tucked away on a spacious Double Lot, this property offers Peaceful Seclusion with convenient access to Perham just 9 minutes away. Inside, Thoughtful Craftsmanship and Quality Finishes are found throughout, with 4 Beds, 3 Full Baths, and 3,348 SqFt across two finished levels. The living room features Vaulted Ceilings, abundant Natural Light, and Panoramic Country Views, creating a bright and inviting space to gather. The kitchen is equally impressive, offering an Oversized Island, Custom Cabinetry, pantry, and Stainless-Steel Appliances. Completing the main level, you’ll find a Home Office, guest bedroom, Full Bath, and an Owner’s Suite with a Walk-In Closet & Full Ensuite Bath. Downstairs, the Fully Finished Basement adds excellent versatility with a spacious Family Room, two additional bedrooms, Full Bath, and a Storage/Utility Room featuring Top-Of-The-Line Utility Systems. Not to be overlooked, the attached Heated and Insulated Garage offers an impressive 1,216 SqFt for vehicles, equipment, storage, and projects. With Quality Craftsmanship, Functional Acreage, and a Peaceful Rural Setting, this property offers Ideal Country Living just minutes from Perham!

41803 397th St, Perham

Listing courtesy of Jack Chivers Realty.

$1,920,000

4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7115642 MLS

Exceptional opportunity to own a highly productive and versatile 120-acre farm with endless potential! Whether you're looking to continue a successful dairy operation, raise beef cattle, establish a horse farm, or expand your agricultural investment, this well-equipped property is ready to go. Approximately 100 acres are irrigated, productive tillable cropland serviced by a center pivot irrigation system, providing excellent crop production potential year after year. The impressive farmstead includes two 160' x 44' buildings constructed in 2025, a modern dairy parlor built in 2021, a spacious pole shed, a 60' x 40' Quonset, and a large chicken coop, offering the infrastructure needed for a variety of farming operations. The property also features a comfortable 4-bedroom, 1-bath farmhouse with a new roof and new well, combining modern updates with peaceful country living. Whether your plans include dairy farming, cattle, horses, hobby farming, or a diversified agricultural operation, this property offers the land, improvements, and flexibility to bring your vision to life. Productive acreage, quality buildings, and modern farm infrastructure make this a rare opportunity you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!

48709 County Highway 8, Perham

Listing courtesy of Centennial Realty.

$1,235,000

4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7116406 MLS

Discover the possibilities with this exceptional farmstead offering the perfect combination of comfortable country living and outstanding agricultural infrastructure. Situated on a picturesque rural setting, this property features a spacious 4-bedroom home with a new roof and new well, providing peace of mind for years to come. The impressive lineup of outbuildings makes this property ideal for dairy, beef, horses, hobby farming, or a variety of agricultural operations. The centerpiece is a massive 320' x 98' milking parlor, complemented by two 160' x 44' cattle sheds built in 2025, offering modern facilities ready for livestock. Additional buildings include an 80' x 46' pole shed, 60' x 40' Quonset, 4-stall garage, and a large chicken coop, providing abundant storage and endless versatility. Whether you're looking to expand an existing farm, start a new agricultural venture, or enjoy the space and freedom of country living, this turnkey farmstead is ready to meet your needs. Opportunities like this are hard to find—schedule your private showing today!

TBD County Highway 8, Perham

Listing courtesy of Centennial Realty.

$2,800,000

29 Beds ⋅ 17 Baths ⋅ 7114176 MLS

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own an established lakeside resort on Big Pine Lake one of Otter Tail County’s most sought-after recreational lakes. Situated on approximately 5.5 acres with 325 feet of pristine, level, sandy shoreline, Whispering Pines Resort has been welcoming guests for decades and offers an exceptional combination of proven income, outstanding amenities, and future upside. There are 29 bedrooms, that sleep close to 90 total people. For the past 25 years, Whispering Pines has been cherished and meticulously maintained by four family owners and they have enjoyed not only the financial benefits of the resort, but the priceless memories created with family, friends, and generations of returning guests. Opportunities like this are exceptionally rare, as properties offering both a treasured family legacy and established income-producing potential are seldom passed from one family to another. The property features 12 updated fully furnished cabins, including three newer log homes, 14 licensed RV sites, with six separately platted parcels ranging from approximately 0.85 to 0.99 acres, creating flexibility and long-term value rarely found in resort properties. Guests enjoy everything that makes a classic Minnesota lake vacation unforgettable, including a beautiful sandy swimming beach, beach volleyball court, three docks with boat slips, playground, fish cleaning house, traditional sauna, game room, and an on-site gift and bait shop. An owner/manager residence is located on the property, allowing for convenient year-round management and operation. Ownership has made substantial capital improvements, including a new $250,000 septic system and drain field, providing peace of mind for years to come. Whether you’re looking to continue operating a successful, turnkey resort, expand the existing business, or simply invest in one of the finest lakefront properties in the Perham Lakes Area, Whispering Pines presents an exceptional opportunity. Properties offering this combination of acreage, level sandy shoreline, established income, and development flexibility rarely become available.

46362 Cty Highway 8, Perham

Listing courtesy of Prime Realty.

$650,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7111730 MLS

WALK-OUT LOT ON BIG PINE LAKE! This Lakefront Retreat offers a Perfectly Level 0.47-Acre Lot, 100 ft. of Sandy Frontage, and unforgettable Sunsets just 10 minutes from Perham. Tucked away at the end of a dead-end road, the Lot is surrounded by Mature Trees and bordered by Matz Creek along the northwest, creating a rare mixture of seclusion, natural beauty, and easy lakefront living. The property features two Fully Finished Homes with a combined 1,440 SqFt of living space, offering Excellent Flexibility for guests, entertaining, or future Rental Potential. The Primary Home captures the classic Lake Cabin Feel with 768 SqFt, 2 Beds, 1 Bath, and a Lakeside Deck perfectly positioned to take in breathtaking Northwest-Facing Sunsets over the water. Just steps away, the 672 SqFt Guest Cabin adds Modern Simplicity with a spacious Living Room, Full Bath, Wet Bar, and Large Bunk Room, an ideal setup for hosting family & friends after long days on the lake. With two finished living areas, a Level Walk-Out Shoreline, Sunset Views, and Flexible Guest Accommodations, this property offers exciting potential as an addition to a Vacation Rental Portfolio. Whether you’re looking for a Year-Round Home, Seasonal Lake Retreat, or Investment Opportunity, this Lakefront Setting is sure to impress!

45565 Whispering Sands Ln, Perham

Listing courtesy of Jack Chivers Realty.

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7113044 MLS

Online-only multi-parcel real estate auction offering up to 30± secluded acres near Perham, MN, sold in 4 parcels. Auction opens Aug. 17th and closes Friday, Aug. 21st at 12pm. This listing covers Lot 2 (tract C): 5.88± fully wooded acres, no lakeshore. 1970-built cabin/homestead, 3 levels with walk-out basement. 3 bedrooms (1 non-conforming egress), 2 bathrooms. Propane furnace, electric baseboard heat, shallow well, septic (condition unknown). This home has been vacant for some time and will need work and updates. Small shed that needs work also included. This will make a great investment property! Also offered (separate listings): Lot 1 (Parcel D): 40x50 shouse with 9.57 acres and 417 feet of lake Albert Lake shoreline. MLS#7113012. Lot 3 (Tract B): Wooded 5.13± acre lake lot, 259± ft of Albert Lake shoreline. Lot 4 (Parcel E) 9.76 acre lot with some trees. Nice building location and investment opportunity. MLS#7113012 Visit our auction site for online bidding. Property sells as-is and with confirmation of the seller. $5,000 earnest money per parcel.

39332 460th Avenue, Perham

Listing courtesy of Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes.

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7113012 MLS

Online-only multi-parcel real estate auction offering up to 30± secluded acres near Perham, MN, sold in 4 parcels. Auction opens Aug. 17th and closes Friday, Aug. 21st at 12pm. This listing covers Lot 1 (Parcel D): a wooded 9.57± acre parcel with 417± feet of shoreline on Albert Lake. Includes a 2009-built, two-story 40x50 shouse — ideal to finish into a full-time residence or cabin with plenty of workshop and storage space! Surrounded by mature woods with direct lake access great for fishing, wildlife, and lake living. Property will need some finishing work. Lot 4 (Parcel E): Includes 9.76± acres, primarily open land with some trees. Split from lot 1 and selling separate. Nice building location or investment property. Also offered (separate listings): Lot 2 (Tract C): Cabin/homestead on 5.88± wooded acres. Lot 3 (Tract B): Wooded 5.13± acre lake lot, 259± ft of Albert Lake shoreline. Visit our auction site for online bidding. Property sells as-is and with confirmation of the seller. $5,000 earnest money per parcel.

39326 460th Avenue, Perham

Listing courtesy of Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes.

$359,500

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7106036 MLS

RURAL PERHAM RETREAT on ONE ACRE! Escape to your own little haven nestled near the end of a quiet dead-end road. This property offers the perfect blend of country peace and modern convenience. Check out the welcoming open floor plan with vaulted ceiling. Step through the patio door onto the backyard deck or head down to the screened three-season porch below to enjoy quiet evenings bug-free. This home features 3-bedrooms 2-bathrooms, natural gas furnace, central air and newer windows for energy efficiency. There is a 2-stall attached and insulated garage plus a storage shed for the tools and mower. The yard has an irrigation system, firepit area and a brand new septic system for peace of mind. Located just 3 miles from downtown...all on blacktop!

44198 Mosquito Trail, Perham

Listing courtesy of New Horizons Realty Of Perham.

$239,900

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7111731 MLS

PERHAM STARTER HOME! Located on the northeast side of town, this well-maintained home sits on a Spacious 0.35-Acre Corner Lot framed by Mature Trees for added Privacy and Shade. The Oversized Backyard offers plenty of room for a Swing Set, Garden, outdoor entertaining, or simply relaxing beneath the surrounding tree coverage. Inside, the main level features 2 Beds, a Full Bath, an Updated Kitchen, and abundant Natural Light throughout. A Walk-Out Deck overlooks the private backyard, creating the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. The Full Basement provides excellent opportunity to expand, with space already framed for two Additional Bedrooms with Egress Windows and a Second Full Bath. Complete the lower level to nearly double your finished living space and build valuable equity along the way. Whether you’re searching for an Entry-Level Home or an addition to your Investment Portfolio, this property offers Affordability, Potential, and an Excellent Location!

380 7th St NE, Perham

Listing courtesy of Jack Chivers Realty.

$334,500

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7111308 MLS

Nestled on a quiet lot in Perham, this beautifully updated home offers the perfect balance of convenience and privacy. Located just minutes from the Arvig Trail, parks, and the golf course, you'll enjoy being close to everything while still feeling tucked away. Inside, you'll appreciate the many updates, including stainless steel appliances, tiled flooring, a beautifully tiled shower, updated windows and doors, and more. The lower level features a spacious third bedroom, a ¾ bath, and a unique split-log accent wall paired with painted brick that adds warmth and character. Step outside to a beautiful back deck overlooking the meticulously maintained yard, kept lush with an underground irrigation system and complemented by attractive landscaping. The backyard is ready to enjoy with a playset, firepit, garden shed, a perfect space for a garden, and mature flowering crab trees that add color and charm throughout the seasons.

512 Pinetree Drive, Perham

Listing courtesy of Real Estate Results.

$585,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7109370 MLS

Big Pine Lake in Ottertail County is an extremely sought-after lake with great fishing and a hard sandy bottom. Only minutes from Perham! One-level living with two more bedrooms upstairs makes this a perfect forever home. The Primary bedroom Suite, with a walk-in shower, walk-in closet, deck access, and loft, along with the stunning custom woodwork and beautiful lake views, was added in 2016. Two extra bedrooms upstairs, with mini splits added for heating and cooling. All new windows in 2020. The circular driveway was resurfaced in 2025. All-new KitchenAid appliances, the microwave is a convection oven hood, and the range is gas. Fresh paint, new flooring, an on-demand water heater, and a Morton water softener make this home move-in ready. The septic was updated in 2025. New garage shingles in 2020 and 25-year shingles on the house. The garage heater is new in 2021. Wrap around large deck added in 2021 with aluminum railings, and a hot tub is perfect for entertaining. There is parking for an RV with a 30-amp hookup that can be converted to 50-amp. The dock is a 44’ beach king with an 8’x8’ deck, double kayak mounts, a double bench seat, and a flagpole mount with a basketball hoop. The lake's bottom is hard and sandy with 120 feet of lakeshore, and we have yet to pick a weed in 10 years of living here. The stairs to the lake are commercial-grade steel. An Added Bonus of this property is an easement to a parcel of land just down the street that you can use for easier access to the lake if needed. This lot has a few steps to the water, but is more accessible if that is a concern. See attached info regarding this.

48957 428th Street, Perham

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Profess.

$429,900

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7106746 MLS

RURAL LIVING ON 7 ACRES! Enjoy the perfect blend of Privacy, Space, and Convenience with this 4 Bed, 2 Bath Home set on a beautifully wooded 7-Acre Property just 15 minutes from Perham. With Paved Roads all the way, getting to town is as easy as it gets — while still enjoying true Rural Living. Designed for comfortable One-Level Living, the Main Floor includes a spacious Primary Bedroom with a Full Ensuite Bath and Double Sink, plus Two Additional Bedrooms and a Second Full Bath. The Lower Level offers even more potential with a Full Basement and a Recently Finished 4th Bedroom. An attached 26x28 Garage provides great storage and everyday convenience. A Private, Wooded setting paired with Quick access to Perham makes this the ideal blend of Comfort and Convenience.

51872 Co Hwy 53, Perham

Listing courtesy of Jack Chivers Realty.

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