Meeker County · 293 acres
Lake Manuella homes for sale
At roughly 293 acres and 51 feet at its deepest, Lake Manuella is a Meeker County lake where shoreline comes up for sale. Anglers come for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and Darwin, Litchfield, and Dassel are the nearest towns for supplies.
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The lake
About Lake Manuella
Lake Manuella sits south of Darwin in Meeker County. It is 293 acres and 51 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
Lake Manuella is the smallest of the 5 Meeker County lakes on this site, and Lake Washington is the largest. 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 Manuella, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Darwin, 6 miles to Litchfield, and 7 miles to Dassel. Janet's office in Alexandria is 73 miles to the northwest.
Lake Manuella facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 293 acres |
| Maximum depth | 51 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 39% |
| Shoreline | 3.0 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil |
| County | Meeker County |
| Nearest town | Darwin |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 89 mi to Darwin, an hour and 45 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 47-0050-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Lake Manuella that are level to the water tend to sell faster than steep lots with a long stairway down. Sunset exposure, lot width at the shore, and elevation all show up in what buyers pay.
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 Manuella
No closing on Janet's record is within a normal showing radius of Lake Manuella. Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest is in Spicer, about 26 miles from the lake as the crow flies, so the cards below are her recent closings elsewhere in the region rather than a shoreline record.
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.
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What would make Lake Manuella right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Lake Manuella. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lake Manuella
Is there public access on Lake Manuella?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Manuella.
What fish are in Lake Manuella?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Manuella list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 47-0050-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Manuella?
Lake Manuella reaches 51 feet at its deepest and covers about 293 acres, with 3.0 miles of shoreline. That makes it the second-deepest of the 5 Meeker County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Lake Manuella plowed in winter?
It depends on the road, so ask before you buy. County and township roads are plowed by the public, and private or association roads are handled by the owners along them.
Ready when you are
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