Perham, MN 56573
$730,000
Property Type:
Commercial
Square Footage:
11,250
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
3,920
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$730,000
List Date:
10/29/2025
Last Modified:
7/07/2026
Listing Details MLS# 6786408
General Property Information
- Lot Measurement
- Acres
- Multiple PIDs?
- Yes
- Owner Occupied
- Yes
- Waterfront YN
- No
- Year Built
- 1894
- Yearly/Seasonal
- Yearly
- Zoning
- Business/Commercial
- Foundation Size
- 3750
- For Sale or Lease
- For Sale
- Acres
- 0.09
- Lot Dimensions
- 50 x 80
- Assessment Pending
- No
- Other Parking Spaces
- 0
- Garage Stalls
- 0
Property Features
Accessible:
Other
Air Conditioning:
Central Air
Amenities Unit:
Hardwood Floors
Basement:
Full; Partially Finished; Storage Space
CMU Style:
Apartments and Retail; Business Opportunity; Mixed Use; Retail/Shopping Center
Construction Materials:
Brick
Construction Status:
Previously Owned
Current Use:
Retail
Exterior:
Brick/Stone
Flooring:
Wood
Foundation:
Brick/Mortar
Fuel:
Electric; Natural Gas
Heating:
Forced Air
Internet Options:
Fiber Optic
Location Description:
Downtown
Lock Box Type:
None
Lot Description:
Corner Lot
Miscellaneous Information:
Building Sign; Display Window
On Site Utilities:
Electric Separate; Heating Separate; Hot Water Separate
Potential Use:
Diversified; Income; Retail
Road Frontage:
City Street; Paved Streets; Sidewalks; Street Lights
Road Responsibility:
Public Maintained Road
Roof:
Rubber
Sewer:
City Sewer/Connected
Stories:
Two
Wall Description:
Finished
Water:
City Water/Connected
Window Features:
Display Window(s); Insulated Windows
Contract Information
- Off Market Date
- 2026-07-01
- Closed Date
- 2026-07-06
- Sales Close Price
- 730000
- Contingency
- None
- ListPrice
- 789000
- Owner is an Agent?
- No
- Auction?
- No
Location Tax and Other Information
- Postal City
- Perham
- County
- Otter Tail
- State
- MN
- Zip Code
- 56573
- Complex/Dev/Subdivision
- Village/Perham
Additional Parcels Information
- Property ID #2
- 77000990083000
Assessments
- Assessment Balance
- 10542.89
- Assessment Installment
- 1252.78
- Tax With Assessments
- 6850
More Information
Basement
- Foundation Dimensions
- 25x80 | 25x70
- Full
- Yes
- Partially Finished
- Yes
- Storage Space
- Yes
Building Information
- Building Finished SqFt
- 5750
- Building SqFt
- 11250
- Ceiling Height
- 11-15
Lease Details
- Land Leased
- Not Applicable
Miscellaneous Information
- Homestead
- No
- Building Sign
- Yes
- Display Window
- Yes
Ownership
- Fractional Ownership
- No
Public Survey Info
- Range#
- 39
- Section#
- 14
- Township#
- 136
Sale Options
- Sale Includes
- Building, Business Assets, Business, Fixture/Equipment, Land
Unit Details
- Total Units
- Yes
Office/Member Info
- Association
- LCAR
Location, Tax and Other Information
- Legal Description
- SECT-14 TWP-136 RANGE-039 ORIGINAL PLAT-PERHAM S 10' OF N 80' OF LOT 1 & N 70' OF E1/2 OF LOT 1 BLK 13 & N 70' OF W1/2 OF LOT 1 BLK 13
- Listing City
- Perham
- Map Page
- 999
- Municipality
- Perham
- School District
- Perham-Dent
- School District Phone
- 218-346-4501
- Zip Plus 4
- 1219
- Property ID Number
- 77000990084000
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Amount
- 5546.22
- In Foreclosure?
- No
- Potential Short Sale?
- No
- Lender Owned?
- No
Directions & Remarks
- Public Remarks
- THE BACK PORCH – HISTORIC BUILDING & PROFITABLE BUSINESS IN DOWNTOWN PERHAM! A Rare Opportunity to own one of Perham’s most Recognized & Beloved Businesses — The Back Porch, a Long-Standing Local Favorite located in the Heart of Downtown Perham. Positioned on a Prime Corner Double Lot on Main Street, just steps from Turtle Race Park, this property enjoys Exceptional Visibility & Consistent Foot Traffic — the same qualities that make Downtown Perham such a Vibrant Place to Do Business. Built with Craftsmanship that has stood the test of time, this Historic Property blends Character & Opportunity in a way that’s increasingly rare. The Expansive Building offers over 11,000 SqFt of Space, with approximately 5,750 SqFt of Finished Retail, plus Generous Storage, Work Areas, and a Full Second Story with potential for Loft Apartments or Future Expansion. The Back Porch has been part of Perham’s Story for Decades — a true Cornerstone of the Community. Now, it’s ready for its Next Chapter. With its Prime Location, Turnkey Operation, and Enduring Reputation, this property represents a unique chance to step into a Profitable Business & Iconic Building in the Heart of Perham.
- Directions
- Head South on Main Street in Perham until 1st Ave. The property will be on the right side, the two buildings on the corner of Main Street & 1st Ave.
Accessible
- Other
- Yes
Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Yes
Amenities Unit
- Hardwood Floors
- Yes
Construction Materials
- Brick
- Yes
Construction Status
- Previously Owned
- Yes
Exterior
- Brick/Stone
- Yes
Flooring
- Wood
- Yes
Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
- Yes
Fuel
- Electric
- Yes
- Natural Gas
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
Internet Options
- Fiber Optic
- Yes
Lock Box Type
- None
- Yes
Lot Description
- Corner Lot
- Yes
Patio, Porch and Deck Features
- Awning(s)
- Yes
Road Frontage
- City Street
- Yes
- Paved Streets
- Yes
- Sidewalks
- Yes
- Street Lights
- Yes
Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Yes
Roof
- Rubber
- Yes
Sewer
- City Sewer/Connected
- Yes
Stories
- Two
- Yes
Wall Description
- Finished
- Yes
Water
- City Water/Connected
- Yes
Window Features
- Display Window(s)
- Yes
- Insulated Windows
- Yes
On Site Utilities
- Electric Separate
- Yes
- Heating Separate
- Yes
- Hot Water Separate
- Yes
CMU Style
- Apartments and Retail
- Yes
- Business Opportunity
- Yes
- Mixed Use
- Yes
- Retail/Shopping Center
- Yes
Current Use
- Retail
- Yes
Location Description
- Downtown
- Yes
Potential Use
- Diversified
- Yes
- Income
- Yes
- Retail
- Yes
Listing Office:
Jack Chivers Realty
Last Updated: July - 07 - 2026
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