Douglas County · 640 acres
Lake Geneva homes for sale
For a lake home on Lake Geneva, the basics: about 640 acres, 63 feet at the deepest, Douglas County, and Alexandria, Nelson, and Carlos close by. There is public access at two points listed by the Minnesota DNR, and the lake holds walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass.
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The lake
About Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva is the Alexandria Chain of Lakes basin on the east side of Alexandria, connected to Lake Le Homme Dieu and Lake Victoria. Homes here are minutes from downtown.
Lake Geneva is the 15th-largest of the 24 Douglas 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. It is one of the 5 Alexandria Chain of Lakes basins with a page here, with Lake Carlos, Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Darling, and Lake Victoria; together they cover about 6,513 acres.
From the middle of Lake Geneva, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Alexandria, 3 miles to Nelson, and 5 miles to Carlos. Janet's office is in Alexandria.
Lake Geneva facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 640 acres |
| Maximum depth | 63 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 46% |
| Shoreline | 5.2 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel |
| County | Douglas County |
| Nearest town | Alexandria |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 1 mi to Alexandria, 5 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0052-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Geneva
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreland rules on Lake Geneva follow the lake's DNR classification and the Douglas 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
Janet's sales near Lake Geneva
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Geneva is in Alexandria, about 1 mile from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest is in Carlos (5 miles), and one more is in Alexandria (6 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Geneva right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Lake Geneva: 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
Questions about Lake Geneva
Is there public access on Lake Geneva?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Lake Geneva.
What fish are in Lake Geneva?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Geneva list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0052-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Geneva?
Lake Geneva reaches 63 feet at its deepest and covers about 640 acres, with 5.2 miles of shoreline. That makes it the 11th-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
How fast do Lake Geneva properties sell?
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 Lake Geneva when you ask.
From the blog
Reading about Lake Geneva
Lakes
Lakes Near Alexandria for a Year-Round Home vs a Cabin
For a year-round home near Alexandria, start with the Chain near town; for a cabin, compare shore and access. Carlos, Ida, Miltona and Osakis compared.
Neighborhoods
Alexandria, MN Neighborhoods: Where People Actually Live
Alexandria, MN housing falls into five areas: the lakeside northeast and northwest, the Broadway grid in town, the Highway 29 corridor and the nearby towns.
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