$61,000
Cr-10 (lot, no house number)
Osakis, MN 56360
- 7 acres
- Lot
Douglas / Todd County · 6,389 acres
Lake Osakis homes for sale
Homes on Lake Osakis sit in Douglas County near Osakis and Nelson. The lake is about 6,389 acres, 73 feet at its deepest, and known for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and there is public access at four points listed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake straddles the Douglas and Todd county line.
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The lake
About Lake Osakis
Lake Osakis is a 6,389-acre lake that straddles the Douglas and Todd county line, with the city of Osakis on its west shore. It reaches 73 feet deep, and walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass are all on the DNR species list.
The DNR files Lake Osakis under Todd County (DOW 77-0215-00); the city of Osakis and much of the developed shoreline are in Douglas County.
Lake Osakis is the largest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site, ahead of Lake Miltona and Lake Ida. About 53% 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 Osakis, as the crow flies, it is about 4 miles to Osakis and 8 miles to Nelson. Janet's office in Alexandria is 13 miles to the west.
Lake Osakis facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 6,389 acres |
| Maximum depth | 73 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 53% |
| Shoreline | 26.8 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 4 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Douglas County and Todd County |
| Nearest town | Osakis |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 13 mi to Osakis, 15 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 77-0215-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Lake Osakis 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 Osakis
Longview Circle is on Smith Lake between Alexandria and Osakis, and Home Match Realty lists the Longview Circle lots currently for sale; 9 lots closed there in 2026 and 12 are listed now.
Of the other properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Osakis is a lot in Osakis, about 2 miles from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Carlos (10 miles) and Alexandria (12 miles).
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What would make Lake Osakis right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Lake Osakis. 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 Osakis
Is there public access on Lake Osakis?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at four points on Lake Osakis.
What fish are in Lake Osakis?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Osakis list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 77-0215-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Osakis?
Lake Osakis reaches 73 feet at its deepest and covers about 6,389 acres, with 26.8 miles of shoreline. That makes it the eighth-deepest of the 24 Douglas County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Lake Osakis 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.
From the blog
Reading about Lake Osakis
Land
Buying Land in Osakis: Septic, Wells, and Lot Rules
Before you buy a lot in Osakis, MN: Douglas County septic and shoreland rules, well setbacks, city versus township lots, with Longview Circle as the example.
Lakes
Lake Osakis Homes: What Buyers Should Know
Buying on Lake Osakis? It spans Douglas and Todd counties, so confirm the parcel's county first, then check shoreland rules, septic and access before an offer.
Selling
Selling a Lake Home: Timing, Docks, and Buyer Questions
When to list a Minnesota lake home, what to do with the dock and lift, and the well, septic, shoreline and access questions lake buyers always ask a seller.
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