Otter Tail County · 40 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Battle Lake, MN
If you are buying or selling in Battle Lake, Janet Matchinsky covers it from her office in Alexandria, roughly 45 minutes away. What comes up for sale is usually established homes in town and rural places with a shop or a few acres.
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See Battle Lake homes for saleOpen the map around Battle LakeActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Battle Lake
Resort town on West Battle Lake near Glendalough State Park. Lakeshore and seasonal homes drive the market.
Battle Lake is home to about 911 people and sits in Otter Tail County, where Fergus Falls is the county seat. Students attend Battle Lake Public Schools, and the ZIP code is 56515.
As the crow flies, Battle Lake is 17 miles east of Fergus Falls (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 32 miles northwest of Janet's office in Alexandria.
Battle Lake at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 911 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| County seat | Fergus Falls |
| School district | Battle Lake Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56515 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 40 mi, 45 minutes |
West Battle Lake is about 3 miles away. West Battle Lake has the city of Battle Lake on its north shore and is 5,615 acres and 108 feet deep. Muskellunge, walleye and northern pike are on the DNR species list.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Battle Lake
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Battle Lake itself; the closest properties Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Henning (14 miles as the crow flies), Fergus Falls (15 miles), and Alexandria (24 miles).
Recent closings nearby
$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
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Buying or selling in Battle Lake
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of home you want in Battle Lake. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
Before you list in Battle Lake, talk to Janet. A short call will tell you what buyers are paying, what needs fixing, and what can wait.
The full seller plan is on the sell page.
Read the buying a lake home guide and the pricing guide before you start, or see all guides.
FAQ
Questions about Battle Lake
Which towns near Battle Lake should buyers also consider?
What is the first step to buying in Battle Lake?
Tell Janet what you want in Battle Lake, your budget and your timing. She sets up a NorthstarMLS search, connects you with a lender for a pre-approval if you need one, and starts scheduling.
Do homes in Battle Lake have a well and septic?
Inside city limits, most homes are on municipal water and sewer, and outside town, private wells and septic systems are the norm. Minnesota requires a well disclosure at sale, and most counties here require a septic compliance inspection when a property changes hands.
How far is Battle Lake from Alexandria?
Count on about 40 miles and 45 minutes from Alexandria to Battle Lake in normal driving. Janet covers it as regular territory, so a showing here is an ordinary appointment.
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