Meeker County · 599 acres
Lake Stella homes for sale
Lake Stella is a 599-acre lake in Meeker County with a maximum depth of 75 feet. Darwin, Dassel, and Litchfield are the towns owners use for groceries, fuel, and a hardware run, and there is public access at three points listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Lake Stella
Lake Stella sits between Darwin and Litchfield and is one of the deepest lakes in Meeker County at 75 feet. It is 599 acres.
Lake Stella is the third-largest of the 5 Meeker County lakes on this site, after Lake Washington and Lake Ripley. About 38% 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 Stella, as the crow flies, it is about 2 miles to Darwin, 5 miles to Dassel, and 6 miles to Litchfield. Janet's office in Alexandria is 73 miles to the northwest.
Lake Stella facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 599 acres |
| Maximum depth | 75 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 38% |
| Shoreline | 4.7 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 3 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel |
| County | Meeker County |
| Nearest town | Darwin |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 89 mi to Darwin, an hour and 45 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 47-0068-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Stella
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Dock and lift setups on Lake Stella 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 Stella
No closing on Janet's record is within a normal showing radius of Lake Stella. Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest is in Spicer, about 27 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 Stella right for you?
To see what is for sale on Lake Stella, 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 Stella
Is there public access on Lake Stella?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at three points on Lake Stella.
What fish are in Lake Stella?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Stella list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. The DNR has also confirmed Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 47-0068-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Stella?
Lake Stella reaches 75 feet at its deepest and covers about 599 acres, with 4.7 miles of shoreline. That makes it the deepest of the 5 Meeker County lakes on this site.
How are property taxes on Lake Stella homes?
Lakeshore is assessed on market value, so taxes on Lake Stella usually run higher than an in-town lot with the same house. Taxes vary parcel by parcel, and Janet pulls the current statement from Meeker County for any property you consider.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lake Stella
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