Pope County · 934 acres
Lake Amelia homes for sale
Lake Amelia covers about 934 acres in Pope County and reaches 69 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Villard and Glenwood, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Lake Amelia
Lake Amelia sits beside Villard in northeast Pope County. It is 934 acres and 69 feet deep, one of the deepest lakes in the county.
Lake Amelia is the fourth-largest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site, and Lake Minnewaska is the largest. About 40% 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 Amelia, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Villard and 5 miles to Glenwood. Janet's office in Alexandria is 15 miles to the north.
Lake Amelia facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 934 acres |
| Maximum depth | 69 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 40% |
| Shoreline | 7.4 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 | Pope County |
| Nearest town | Villard |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 16 mi to Villard, 20 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 61-0064-00 |
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 Lake Amelia 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 Lake Amelia
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Amelia is in Villard, about 2 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Alexandria (15 and 16 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Amelia right for you?
To see what is for sale on Lake Amelia, 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 Lake Amelia
Is there public access on Lake Amelia?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Amelia.
What fish are in Lake Amelia?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Amelia list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 61-0064-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Amelia?
Lake Amelia reaches 69 feet at its deepest and covers about 934 acres, with 7.4 miles of shoreline. That makes it the deepest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site.
How are property taxes on Lake Amelia homes?
Lakeshore is assessed on market value, so taxes on Lake Amelia usually run higher than an in-town lot with the same house. Taxes vary parcel by parcel, and Janet pulls the current statement from Pope County for any property you consider.
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