Grant County · 207 acres
Elk Lake homes for sale
For a lake home on Elk Lake, the basics: about 207 acres, 29 feet at the deepest, Grant County, and Hoffman, Barrett, and Kensington close by. There is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR, and the lake holds walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie.
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See Hoffman homes for saleOpen the map around Elk LakeActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The lake
About Elk Lake
Elk Lake sits at the city of Hoffman in southern Grant County. It is 207 acres and 29 feet deep with a city-owned concrete ramp.
Distinct from Lower Elk Lake (131 acres) immediately southeast.
Elk Lake is the smallest of the 4 Grant County lakes on this site, and Pelican Lake (Ashby) is the largest. About 53% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Elk Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Hoffman, 6 miles to Barrett, and 8 miles to Kensington. Janet's office in Alexandria is 21 miles to the east.
Elk Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 207 acres |
| Maximum depth | 29 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 53% |
| Shoreline | 3.3 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Hoffman |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 25 mi to Hoffman, 30 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 26-0040-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreline on Elk Lake ranges from sand and gravel to reeds and cattails. The type of frontage changes both the price and what a dock can do.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Elk Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Elk Lake is in Alexandria, about 17 miles from the lake as the crow flies. Two more are in Alexandria (21 and 22 miles). In Hoffman, whose center is about 2 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in one closing (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Elk Lake right for you?
To see what is for sale on Elk Lake, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will line up showings around your schedule.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Elk Lake
Is there public access on Elk Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Elk Lake.
What fish are in Elk Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Elk Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 26-0040-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Elk Lake?
Elk Lake reaches 29 feet at its deepest and covers about 207 acres, with 3.3 miles of shoreline. That makes it the deepest of the 4 Grant County lakes on this site.
Can I put in a dock and a lift on Elk Lake?
Usually yes, within Minnesota DNR rules on dock size and placement and any Grant County or association limits. Existing docks and lifts are negotiated in the purchase agreement, so say what you want included.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Elk Lake
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.