44556 McGowan Estates Rd

1,636 Sq. Ft.
$415 / Sq. Ft.
1,636
Sq. Ft.
$415
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity to own a premier spot on Rush Lake! This property offers incredible potential, situated perfectly at the end of a quiet, dead-end paved road. Boasting 100 feet of lakeshore and over an acre of land, the setting features a paved driveway and a full irrigation system to keep the grounds pristine. The main cabin includes an attached garage and brand-new patio doors that look out toward the water. Inside, the lower level is a blank canvas, already roughed-in with framing and electrical,...Rare opportunity to own a premier spot on Rush Lake! This property offers incredible potential, situated perfectly at the end of a quiet, dead-end paved road. Boasting 100 feet of lakeshore and over an acre of land, the setting features a paved driveway and a full irrigation system to keep the grounds pristine. The main cabin includes an attached garage and brand-new patio doors that look out toward the water. Inside, the lower level is a blank canvas, already roughed-in with framing and electrical, ready for you to finish into a spacious 3,000 square foot 4-bedroom, 3-bath retreat tailored to your exact vision. The property also includes an insulated two-bedroom bunkhouse with its own garage, providing excellent additional space for guests. Whether you are looking for a seasonal getaway or a year-round residence, this is a chance to secure a high-end location and finish it exactly how you want.
  1. Listed by Real Broker, LLC

Property Details for 44556 McGowan Estates Road

Subdivision Name
Mcgowan Estates
View
East, South
Waterfront Features
Lake Front
Waterfront YN
Yes
Zoning Jurisdiction
Residential-Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 04/29/2026 11:35 AM

Property Details for 44556 McGowan Estates Road

StatusActive
MLS #7056548
Days on Compass5
Taxes$2,672 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built2001
Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,474 SF
CountyOtter Tail County

Location

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Building Information for 44556 McGowan Estates Road

Stories-Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size1.02 AC / 44,474 SF

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Property Information for 44556 McGowan Estates Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City Name: Ottertail
  • County Or Parish: Otter Tail
  • County: Otter Tail-MN
  • Directions: From Perham, take Hwy 78 five miles to Rush Lake Loop. Head east on McGowan Estates Road and property will be at end of Dead End road.
  • Latitude: 46.498199
  • Longitude: -95.561779
  • Nbr of Acres: 5276
  • Lake Bottom: Reeds, Sand
  • Lake Name: General Development
  • PLAT: 68
  • Map Coordinate: 999-A1
  • City and Location: Ottertail
  • City and Location Text: Ottertail(MN)
  • Postal Code: 56571
  • State Or Province: MN
  • Public Survey Township: 135
  • Waterfront Property YN: No
  • Water Body Name: Rush Lake (56014100)
  • Waterfront Footage: 56014100
  • Waterfront Descrip: 0-4
  • Waterfront Frontage: 100
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 53000990509000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,672.00
  • Tax Legal Description: SECT-23 TWP-135 RANGE-039 MCGOWAN ESTATES LOT 13 LIFE EST GARY C & BARBARA E CHRISTIE
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $.00
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax With Assessments: 2672
School Information
  • High School District: 549 - Perham-Dent
  • School District Number: 549
  • School District Phone: 2183464501
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 1536.0
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 100.0
  • SQFT Total: 1636.0
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Tree Coverage - Medium
  • Lot Size Area: 1.021
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100X375
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Bunk House
  • Present Use: Yearly
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • SQFT Main Total: 1536
  • Building Area Total: 3072.0
  • Above Grade SqFt Total: 1536
  • Below Grade SqFt Total: 1536
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic System Compliant - Yes
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Wheelchair Ramp(s)
  • Exterior Features: Cedar
  • Foundation Area: 1536.0
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Road Frontage Type: Township
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Roof: Age Over 8 Years
  • Patio Porch Type: Deck,Patio
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement Type: Block, Drain Tiled, Egress Window(s), Storage Space
  • Amenities Unit: Deck,Main Floor Primary Bedroom,Patio,Panoramic View,In-Ground Sprinkler,Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Bath Desc: 3/4 Basement,Main Floor 3/4 Bath,Main Floor Full Bath
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms One Quarter: 0
  • Bathrooms Three Quarter: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Dining Room Description: Kitchen/Dining Room
  • DP Resource: Yes
  • Garage Square Feet: 900
  • Heating: Dual Fuel/Off Peak
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level)
  • Basement YN: Yes

Property History for 44556 McGowan Estates Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7056548

—
Dec 7, 2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6731500

—
Jul 1, 2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6731500

$661,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2026

Listed (Active)

NorthStar #7056548

—
12/07/2025

Off Market

NorthStar #6731500

—
07/01/2025

Price Change

NorthStar #6731500

$661,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 44556 McGowan Estates Road

Taxable ValueLand$152,000Additions$319,100Total$471,100
Tax Record2025$2,672 ($223 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,537 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1 SqFtStories1Lot Size46,609 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001CountyOTTER TAILAPN53000990509000

Schools near 44556 McGowan Estates Road

This home is within Perham-Dent Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Heart Of The Lake Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Prairie Wind Middle School
Public5 to 8

Perham Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Perham Area Learning Center
Public7 to 12

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44556 McGowan Estates Road is a single family home for sale in Ottertail, MN 56571. This property was listed for sale on April 24, 2026 by Real Broker, LLC, it's currently listed at $679,000. This listing's school district is Perham-Dent Public School District. Nearby schools include Heart Of The Lake Elementary School, Prairie Wind Middle School and Perham Senior High School. 44556 McGowan Estates Road is a 2-bed, 3-bath, 1,636 sqft single family home built in 2001.

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