Stearns County · 651 acres
Grand Lake homes for sale
Grand Lake covers about 651 acres in Stearns County and reaches 34 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Rockville, Cold Spring, and Richmond, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Grand Lake
Grand Lake lies between Cold Spring and Rockville in Stearns County. It is 651 acres and 34 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
Grand Lake is the fifth-largest of the 6 Stearns County lakes on this site, and Lake Koronis is the largest. About 36% 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 Grand Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Rockville, 5 miles to Cold Spring, and 9 miles to Richmond. Janet's office in Alexandria is 59 miles to the northwest.
Grand Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 651 acres |
| Maximum depth | 34 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 36% |
| Shoreline | 3.8 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie |
| Invasive species (DNR) | starry stonewort and zebra mussel |
| County | Stearns County |
| Nearest town | Rockville |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 73 mi to Rockville, an hour and 25 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 73-0055-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Dock and lift setups on Grand Lake stay with the property in some sales and leave with the seller in others. Janet writes the purchase agreement so there is no confusion about what is included.
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 Grand Lake
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Grand Lake is in St. Cloud, about 13 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Spicer (32 miles) and Long Prairie (44 miles). In Richmond, whose center is about 9 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 Grand Lake right for you?
To see what is for sale on Grand 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 Grand Lake
Is there public access on Grand Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Grand Lake.
What fish are in Grand Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Grand Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed starry stonewort and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 73-0055-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Grand Lake?
Grand Lake reaches 34 feet at its deepest and covers about 651 acres, with 3.8 miles of shoreline. That makes it the fifth-deepest of the 6 Stearns County lakes on this site.
How are property taxes on Grand Lake homes?
Lakeshore is assessed on market value, so taxes on Grand Lake usually run higher than an in-town lot with the same house. Taxes vary parcel by parcel, and Janet pulls the current statement from Stearns County for any property you consider.
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