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Douglas County · 4,445 acres
Lake Ida homes for sale
Homes on Lake Ida sit in Douglas County near Alexandria, Garfield, Carlos, and Miltona. The lake is about 4,445 acres, 106 feet at its deepest, and known for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and there is public access at three points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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A Lake Ida home Janet listed and sold
11615 Gehrkes Point NW in Alexandria closed on December 5, 2024 at $1,200,000, with Home Match Realty as the listing brokerage. The photo is from the listing. See the sold home.
Selling on Lake Ida? The selling a lake home guide covers how a lake home is priced and shown.
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The lake
About Lake Ida
Lake Ida is the second-largest lake lying entirely within Douglas County at 4,445 acres, north of Alexandria between Garfield and Carlos. It reaches 106 feet deep and has two DNR concrete ramps plus a township access.
Lake Ida is the third-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, after Lake Osakis and Lake Miltona (Lake Osakis straddles the Douglas and Todd county line). About 39% 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 Ida, as the crow flies, it is about 8 miles to Alexandria, 5 miles to Garfield, 6 miles to Carlos, and 7 miles to Miltona. Janet's office is in Alexandria.
Lake Ida facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 4,445 acres |
| Maximum depth | 106 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 39% |
| Shoreline | 22.6 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 3 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Douglas County |
| Town | Alexandria |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 9 mi, 10 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0123-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Ida
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Many lake roads around Lake Ida are private or association roads. Ask who maintains them, whether they are plowed in winter, and what the annual road or association fee is before you commit.
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 Ida
Besides the Lake Ida sale shown at the top of this page, the closest of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold is in Carlos, about 6 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Alexandria (7 miles) and Miltona (8 miles).
The Broker Reciprocity logo marks sold data supplied by NorthstarMLS through its Broker Reciprocity program. Data believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Ida right for you?
Buyers looking at Lake Ida can reach Janet directly at (320) 219-2488. She answers her own phone and replies to every message personally, seven days a week.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lake Ida
Is there public access on Lake Ida?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at three points on Lake Ida.
What fish are in Lake Ida?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Ida list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0123-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Ida?
Lake Ida reaches 106 feet at its deepest and covers about 4,445 acres, with 22.6 miles of shoreline. That makes it the third-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
What about the well and septic on Lake Ida?
Nearly all lake properties rely on a private well and a septic system. Most counties here require a septic compliance inspection at sale, and Minnesota requires a well disclosure, so both are ordered early.
From the blog
Reading about Lake Ida
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.
Market
Homes Janet Matchinsky Has Sold and Listed in Minnesota
64 NorthstarMLS closings for Janet Matchinsky since November 2023: prices and dates for the 28 she listed, buyer-side sales counted by town, 19 listed now.
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