Homes with a Basement for Sale in Fergus Falls, MN

Find Fergus Falls, MN Homes for Sale with a Basement

Fergus Falls is the seat of Otter Tail County and the service center for the lake country west of it, and its housing runs from substantial turn of the century houses on the streets near the river to postwar and recent construction spreading outward. Almost all of it has a basement, and the useful distinction is condition and finish. Older houses have full basements with the mechanicals and laundry below. Newer construction on the rolling ground outside town frequently offers a finished walkout with additional bedrooms. CENTURY 21 Atwood covers Otter Tail County. Compare the lake towns on the Battle Lake page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fergus Falls known for?

It is the Otter Tail County seat and the commercial center for the surrounding lake country, with a historic downtown on the Otter Tail River and easy access to Interstate 94.

How do the basements differ by era?

Turn of the century houses typically have full utility basements, while newer construction on the sloping ground outside town often includes a finished walkout lower level.

What should be inspected?

Water history and drain tile, sump provision, foundation condition on older walls, radon testing, and whether any finished lower level work was permitted.