Meeker County · 614 acres
Lake Ripley homes for sale
Buyers looking at Lake Ripley are looking at about 614 acres of water in Meeker County, 18 feet deep at the deepest point. The fishing is mostly walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and the nearest towns are Litchfield, Darwin, and Grove City.
See every home for sale in Litchfield, near Lake Ripley, from every brokerage.
See Litchfield homes for saleOpen the map around Lake RipleyActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The lake
About Lake Ripley
Lake Ripley is Litchfield's city lake on the south edge of town, with city and county concrete ramps. The DNR records the west basin at 614 acres and 18 feet deep.
The DNR splits Ripley into east and west portions; figures here are the west portion (DOW 47-0134-02).
Lake Ripley is the second-largest of the 5 Meeker County lakes on this site, after Lake Washington. About 76% 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 Ripley, as the crow flies, it is about 1 mile to Litchfield, 6 miles to Darwin, and 8 miles to Grove City. Janet's office in Alexandria is 67 miles to the northwest.
Lake Ripley facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 614 acres |
| Maximum depth | 18 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 76% |
| Shoreline | 3.7 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil |
| County | Meeker County |
| Nearest town | Litchfield |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 84 mi to Litchfield, an hour and 35 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 47-0134-02 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Ripley
Other lakes nearby
What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreland rules on Lake Ripley follow the lake's DNR classification and the Meeker County ordinance, which set setbacks and lot widths. Check those before planning an addition or a rebuild near the water.
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 Ripley
No closing on Janet's record is within a normal showing radius of Lake Ripley. Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest is in Spicer, about 20 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.
Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Ripley right for you?
Tell Janet what you want on Lake Ripley: year-round or seasonal, how much frontage, and your budget. She will watch NorthstarMLS for you and call when a fit comes up.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Lake Ripley
Is there public access on Lake Ripley?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at two points on Lake Ripley.
What fish are in Lake Ripley?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Ripley list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 47-0134-02, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Ripley?
Lake Ripley reaches 18 feet at its deepest and covers about 614 acres, with 3.7 miles of shoreline. That makes it the fourth-deepest of the 5 Meeker County lakes on this site.
How fast do Lake Ripley properties sell?
Lakeshore is limited, so good properties can move quickly in spring and summer. Rather than quote an average, Janet will pull the current sold and active data for Lake Ripley when you ask.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lake Ripley
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.