Douglas County · 110 acres
Lake Jessie homes for sale
Buyers looking at Lake Jessie are looking at about 110 acres of water in Douglas County, 26 feet deep at the deepest point. The fishing is mostly walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie, and the nearest towns are Nelson, Alexandria, and Forada.
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The lake
About Lake Jessie
Lake Jessie is a 110-acre lake east of Lake Victoria near Nelson, a few minutes east of Alexandria. It is shallow for the area at 26 feet.
The DNR lists one public access with no boat ramp (type code C).
Lake Jessie is the 23rd-largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, and Lake Osakis is the largest. About 63% of it is under 15 feet deep, the zone the DNR calls littoral, where most aquatic plants grow, so shallow water makes up most of the lake.
From the middle of Lake Jessie, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Nelson, 3 miles to Alexandria, and 6 miles to Forada. Janet's office is in Alexandria.
Lake Jessie facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 110 acres |
| Maximum depth | 26 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 63% |
| Shoreline | 3.3 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 | Nelson |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 6 mi to Nelson, 5 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 21-0055-00 |
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 Jessie 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 Jessie
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Jessie is in Alexandria, about 4 miles from the lake as the crow flies. One more is in Alexandria (7 miles), and the next closest is in Carlos (7 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Jessie right for you?
To see what is for sale on Lake Jessie, 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 Jessie
Is there public access on Lake Jessie?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Jessie. The DNR lists one public access with no boat ramp (type code C).
What fish are in Lake Jessie?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Jessie list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 21-0055-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Jessie?
Lake Jessie reaches 26 feet at its deepest and covers about 110 acres, with 3.3 miles of shoreline. That makes it the 22nd-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
How are property taxes on Lake Jessie homes?
Lakeshore is assessed on market value, so taxes on Lake Jessie usually run higher than an in-town lot with the same house. Taxes vary parcel by parcel, and Janet pulls the current statement from Douglas County for any property you consider.
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