Meeker County · 2,438 acres
Lake Washington homes for sale
Lake Washington is a 2,438-acre lake in Meeker County with a maximum depth of 17 feet. Dassel, Darwin, 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 Washington
Lake Washington near Darwin is one of the largest lakes in Meeker County at 2,438 acres. It is shallow at 17 feet and almost entirely littoral, with DNR and county accesses.
Lake Washington is the largest of the 5 Meeker County lakes on this site, ahead of Lake Ripley and Lake Stella.
From the middle of Lake Washington, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Dassel, 3 miles to Darwin, and 8 miles to Litchfield. Janet's office in Alexandria is 75 miles to the northwest.
Lake Washington facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 2,438 acres |
| Maximum depth | 17 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 93% |
| Shoreline | 10 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 | Dassel |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 94 mi to Dassel, an hour and 50 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 47-0046-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreline on Lake Washington 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 Washington
No closing on Janet's record is within a normal showing radius of Lake Washington. Of the homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest is in Spicer, about 29 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. In Richmond, whose center is about 28 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in one closing (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
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Talk to Janet
What would make Lake Washington right for you?
To see what is for sale on Lake Washington, 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 Washington
Is there public access on Lake Washington?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at three points on Lake Washington.
What fish are in Lake Washington?
The DNR's surveys of Lake Washington 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 47-0046-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Lake Washington?
Lake Washington reaches 17 feet at its deepest and covers about 2,438 acres, with 10 miles of shoreline. That makes it the shallowest of the 5 Meeker County lakes on this site.
Can I put in a dock and a lift on Lake Washington?
Usually yes, within Minnesota DNR rules on dock size and placement and any Meeker 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 Washington
Shoreline moves fast in spring. A short call now puts you first in line.