Homes for Sale in Alexandria, MN

Browse lake homes, cabins, and waterfront properties for sale in Alexandria, MN. Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum — Fargo-Moorhead REALTORS® serving Minnesota lake country. Call 701-205-5517.

Alexandria anchors west-central Minnesota's Chain of Lakes — a connected run of lakes that has drawn cabin buyers, retirees, and year-round families for more than a century. Unlike most lake towns, Alexandria is a real city with a hospital, a technical college, and a full downtown, which is why so many buyers who start with a summer place end up living here year-round.

Alexandria, MN Market Snapshot

Live · updated daily from the MLS

Alexandria homes for sale range from $79,900 to $2,395,000, updated daily from NorthstarMLS.

Alexandria market today: 111 homes for sale, median list price $429,000, typically 57 days on market. Updated daily from the MLS.

M Re-Intel: Lakes Market Intelligence — August 2026

Peak season is in full swing with over 1,000 active listings across the lakes region. The Alexandria and Brainerd corridors are genuinely hot (28–30% already pending), while the far-north Leech Lake towns are slower — Walker sits at 13%. Waterfront still commands a steep premium: a median of $619K on the water versus $369K off it, about 68% more. Pelican Rapids is the most water-heavy market we track — 78% of its listings are waterfront at a $689K median — and fresh inventory is still pouring in, with Brainerd and Bemidji each adding 40–50 new listings since July 1.

— Jim Christl & Shannon Barnum, Modern Market REALTORS®. Full market intelligence report

Why Buy a Home in Alexandria, MN?

Alexandria is one of the deepest lake markets in Minnesota, and the active inventory shows it. Homes currently run from about $70,000 for a small in-town property to just under $2,800,000 for premium Chain frontage, with a median right around $470,000. Waterfront is the clear premium tier — lake homes here carry a median near $625,000, and the best frontage routinely trades above $900,000. What surprises most buyers is how much raw land is on the market: roughly two out of every three active listings in Alexandria are lots and acreage, with a median near $65,000. If you would rather build than buy, few markets in the state give you this much to choose from.

The Alexandria Chain of Lakes is what makes this market different from anywhere else in the region. Le Homme Dieu, Carlos, Darling, Geneva, Victoria, and Jessie are linked by channels, so a boat launched on one lake can run much of the chain — a feature that keeps demand high and supply tight on every one of them. Each lake has its own character, and the smaller lakes just off the chain offer quieter water at noticeably lower entry prices. Frontage quality drives value here more than square footage does: sand versus muck bottom, exposure, depth at the dock, and whether a property has true chain frontage or channel access. That is the single thing we spend the most time on with buyers who are new to the area.

Alexandria works as a permanent address in a way most lake towns do not. Alexandria Public Schools serves the city, there is a full hospital in town, and Alexandria Technical & Community College brings a steady year-round population. The downtown stays genuinely active after Labor Day rather than shuttering for the season. Property taxes are moderate — the median annual bill on a home here runs a little over $3,100 — and Minnesota has none of the special assessments that catch buyers off guard across the border in North Dakota. Fargo is roughly an hour and forty-five minutes northwest on I-94 and the Twin Cities are about two and a half hours southeast, which is why Alexandria pulls buyers from both metros.

Neighborhoods in Alexandria

Chainview Estates is the largest active development in the area, with Lake Jessie Meadows and the Geneva Estates plats close behind — newer construction positioned for lake access. Original Alexandria covers the historic in-town core, where older character homes sit walkable to downtown at more accessible prices. Gavins Point and the smaller lake plats offer wooded lots and lake-access properties. True chain frontage is the premium tier and rarely sits on the market long.

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Homes for Sale in Alexandria — Page 5

  1. 822 Westwood Drive SW, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $279,900 · 4 bd / 2 ba
  2. 4864 County Road 42 NE, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $449,000 · ▼ $10,000 off (2%) · 3 bd / 2 ba
  3. 2485 Reeds Villa Lane SW, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $440,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba
  4. 9397 County Road 3 NE, Alexandria, MN 56319 — $2,395,000 · ▼ $400,000 off (14%) · 5 bd / 3 ba
  5. 721 6th Avenue E, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $1,075,000 · ▼ $25,000 off (2%) · 6 bd / 4 ba
  6. 3654 Little Ida Beach Road NW, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $1,280,000 · ▼ $10,000 off (1%) · 3 bd / 2 ba
  7. 6567 State Hwy 114 SW, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $88,000 · ▼ $7,000 off (7%) · 1 bd / 1 ba
  8. 4800 39th Avenue NE, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $625,000 · 1 bd / 2 ba
  9. 1408 Elm Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $269,000 · ▼ $10,000 off (4%) · 4 bd / 2 ba
  10. 8509 State Highway 114 SW, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $489,000 · ▼ $10,000 off (2%) · 5 bd / 3 ba
  11. 814 Curt Felt Drive, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $599,900 · ▼ $40,000 off (6%) · 4 bd / 4 ba
  12. 1611 6th Avenue E, Alexandria, MN 56308 — $89,900 · 2 bd / 1 ba

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do homes cost in Alexandria, MN?

Homes currently range from about $70,000 for a small in-town property to just under $2,800,000 for premium lake frontage, with a median around $470,000. Waterfront homes carry a median near $625,000. Buildable lots and acreage are a large share of the market, with a median near $65,000. The live count and today's prices update daily above.

What is the Alexandria Chain of Lakes?

It is a series of connected lakes — including Le Homme Dieu, Carlos, Darling, Geneva, Victoria, and Jessie — linked by navigable channels, so a boat launched on one lake can travel much of the chain. That connectivity is the main reason Alexandria waterfront holds its value so well, and it keeps inventory tight on every lake in the system.

How far is Alexandria from Fargo?

About an hour and forty-five minutes southeast on I-94. The Twin Cities are roughly two and a half hours the other direction, so Alexandria draws buyers from both metros — close enough from Fargo for a regular weekend place, and commutable for remote workers who only need occasional office days.

Is there land available to build on in Alexandria?

Yes, and more than most buyers expect. Roughly two-thirds of the active listings in Alexandria are lots and acreage, with a median around $65,000 — everything from in-town infill lots to wooded acreage and lake-access parcels. If you are weighing building against buying, this is one of the better markets in Minnesota for it.

What are property taxes like in Alexandria?

The median annual property tax bill on an Alexandria home runs a little over $3,100. Minnesota does not use the special assessments common in newer North Dakota developments, so what you see on the tax statement is closer to the full picture. We show the tax figure on every listing page.

Is Alexandria a good place to live year-round?

It is one of the few lake markets in Minnesota that genuinely works year-round. Alexandria has a full hospital, Alexandria Public Schools, a technical and community college, and a downtown that stays active through the winter. Many buyers start with a seasonal place and transition to living here full-time.

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