Douglas County · 137 acres
Lake Agnes homes for sale
Lake Agnes covers about 137 acres in Douglas County and reaches 31 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Alexandria, Nelson, and Garfield, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
See every home for sale in Alexandria, near Lake Agnes, from every brokerage.
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The lake
About Lake Agnes
Lake Agnes is a 137-acre city lake on the north side of Alexandria with a city-owned public access. Homes here are walkable to downtown.
Lake Agnes is the 22nd-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 45% 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 Lake Agnes, as the crow flies, it is about 1 mile to Alexandria, 5 miles to Nelson, and 7 miles to Garfield. Janet's office is in Alexandria.
Lake Agnes facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 137 acres |
| Maximum depth | 31 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 45% |
| Shoreline | 1.7 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 | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Alexandria |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 1 mi to Alexandria, 5 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0053-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Lake Agnes that are level to the water tend to sell faster than steep lots with a long stairway down. Sunset exposure, lot width at the shore, and elevation all show up in what buyers pay.
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 Lake Agnes
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Agnes is in Alexandria, about 1 mile from the lake as the crow flies. One more is in Alexandria (4 miles), and the next closest is in Carlos (6 miles). In Alexandria, whose center is about 1 mile from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in 5 closings (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Agnes right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Lake Agnes. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lake Agnes
Is there public access on Lake Agnes?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Agnes.
What fish are in Lake Agnes?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Agnes list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0053-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Agnes?
Lake Agnes reaches 31 feet at its deepest and covers about 137 acres, with 1.7 miles of shoreline. That makes it the 20th-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Lake Agnes plowed in winter?
It depends on the road, so ask before you buy. County and township roads are plowed by the public, and private or association roads are handled by the owners along them.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lake Agnes
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.