$61,000
Cr-10 (lot, no house number)
Osakis, MN 56360
- 7 acres
- Lot
Todd County · 307 acres
For a lake home on Fairy Lake, the basics: about 307 acres, 37 feet at the deepest, Todd County, and Sauk Centre and Osakis 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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The lake
Fairy Lake is a 307-acre lake just northwest of Sauk Centre on the Todd County side. It is 37 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
Fairy Lake is the smallest of the 6 Todd County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 46% 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 Fairy Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 4 miles to Sauk Centre and 10 miles to Osakis. Janet's office in Alexandria is 20 miles to the west.
Fairy Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 307 acres |
| Maximum depth | 37 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 46% |
| Shoreline | 4.2 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| County | Todd County |
| Nearest town | Sauk Centre |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 28 mi to Sauk Centre, 35 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 77-0154-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
What to know
Shoreland rules on Fairy Lake follow the lake's DNR classification and the Todd County ordinance, which set setbacks and lot widths. Check those before planning an addition or a rebuild near the water.
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
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Fairy Lake is a lot in Osakis, about 10 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Long Prairie (14 miles) and Villard (15 miles).
$61,000
Osakis, MN 56360
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Talk to Janet
Tell Janet what you want on Fairy Lake: year-round or seasonal, how much frontage, and your budget. She will watch NorthstarMLS for you and call when a fit comes up.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Fairy Lake.
The DNR's surveys of Fairy Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. Its DNR lake ID is 77-0154-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
Fairy Lake reaches 37 feet at its deepest and covers about 307 acres, with 4.2 miles of shoreline. That makes it the shallowest of the 6 Todd County lakes on this site.
Lakeshore is limited, so good properties can move quickly in spring and summer. Rather than quote an average, Janet will pull the current sold and active data for Fairy Lake when you ask.
Ready when you are
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.