Pope County · 544 acres
Lake Villard homes for sale
Lake Villard covers about 544 acres in Pope County and reaches 16 feet at its deepest. The closest towns are Villard and Glenwood, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
See every home for sale in Villard, near Lake Villard, from every brokerage.
See Villard homes for saleOpen the map around Lake VillardActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The lake
About Lake Villard
Lake Villard lies at the city of Villard and has a city-owned public access. It is 544 acres and 16 feet deep, almost entirely littoral.
Lake Villard is the fifth-largest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site, and Lake Minnewaska is the largest.
From the middle of Lake Villard, as the crow flies, it is about 1 mile to Villard and 6 miles to Glenwood. Janet's office in Alexandria is 13 miles to the north.
Lake Villard facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 544 acres |
| Maximum depth | 16 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 99% |
| Shoreline | 3.6 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 | 61-0067-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
Nearby
Towns on and near Lake Villard
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreline on Lake Villard ranges from sand and gravel to reeds and cattails. The type of frontage changes both the price and what a dock can do.
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 Villard
Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Lake Villard is in Villard, about 1 mile from the lake as the crow flies. The next closest are in Alexandria (both 14 miles).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Villard right for you?
To see what is for sale on Lake Villard, 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 Villard
Is there public access on Lake Villard?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Lake Villard.
What fish are in Lake Villard?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Villard list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 61-0067-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Villard?
Lake Villard reaches 16 feet at its deepest and covers about 544 acres, with 3.6 miles of shoreline. That makes it the seventh-deepest of the 8 Pope County lakes on this site.
Can I put in a dock and a lift on Lake Villard?
Usually yes, within Minnesota DNR rules on dock size and placement and any Pope County or association limits. Existing docks and lifts are negotiated in the purchase agreement, so say what you want included.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Lake Villard
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.