Pope County · 282 acres
Lake Leven homes for sale
Lake Leven covers about 282 acres in Pope County and reaches 33 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Villard and Forada, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Lake Leven
Lake Leven is a 282-acre lake north of Villard in Pope County. It reaches 33 feet deep and has one DNR concrete ramp.
Lake Leven is the smallest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site, and Lake Minnewaska is the largest. About 56% 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 Leven, as the crow flies, it is about 1 mile to Villard and 5 miles to Forada. Janet's office in Alexandria is 12 miles to the north.
Lake Leven facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 282 acres |
| Maximum depth | 33 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 56% |
| Shoreline | 2.6 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 | 61-0066-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Many lake roads around Lake Leven 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.
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Track record
Janet's sales near Lake Leven
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Leven is in Villard, about 2 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Alexandria (12 and 13 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Leven right for you?
Buyers looking at Lake Leven 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 Leven
Is there public access on Lake Leven?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Leven.
What fish are in Lake Leven?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Leven list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 61-0066-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Leven?
Lake Leven reaches 33 feet at its deepest and covers about 282 acres, with 2.6 miles of shoreline. That makes it the third-deepest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site.
What about the well and septic on Lake Leven?
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.
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