Homes for Sale in Detroit Lakes, MN

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

Updated 10/13/2026, 12:00 AM CDT from NorthstarMLS

Detroit Lakes is the gateway to Minnesota lake country, offering beautiful properties on and around Detroit Lake and dozens of surrounding lakes. A vibrant resort town with year-round appeal, Detroit Lakes attracts buyers seeking vacation cabins, permanent lake homes, and investment properties just 45 minutes from Fargo.

Verified Homes for Sale in Detroit Lakes, MN

146 homes for sale in Detroit Lakes, MN — priced $149,500 to $3,500,000, median $454,450, 70 with recent price cuts. Updated daily from NorthstarMLS.

Detroit Lakes is a balanced market — homes sell for about 96% of list in around 60 days, with roughly 5.2 months of supply (based on 90 days of NorthstarMLS closings).

M Re-Intel: Lakes Market Intelligence — October 2026

If the metro is sorting by payment, lake country is sorting by shoreline, and the shoreline is winning. Waterfront homes that sold between May and September went for a $559,500 median, up 6.6 percent from last summer, on roughly a quarter more sales. Step back from the water and the story goes flat: the off-water median was $299,900, against $302,000 a year earlier. On asking prices the premium is 64 percent, $574,950 on the water and $349,900 off it. The reason is almost boringly simple. A builder can add houses and a lender can sweeten a rate, but nobody can add frontage. The season is closing on schedule: 1,554 homes are for sale, down from more than 1,600 a month ago, and new listings slowed to 386 in the past 30 days. What changed is the pace. September's lake sales spent a median 44 days on the market, up from 34 a year ago, so buyers who shop after the docks come out may find sellers more willing to talk. Leverage is uneven. Alexandria, Fergus Falls and Osakis are still moving, each with a fifth or more of its listings under contract. Detroit Lakes, with 146 homes for sale and just 9 percent spoken for, remains the buyer's counterweight. And Pelican Rapids, where 68 percent of listings sit on the water, asks a shoreline median of $825,000, a reminder that when the lake is the product, the calendar barely matters.

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

Why Buy a Home in Detroit Lakes, MN?

Detroit Lakes — DL to locals — is the crown jewel of west-central Minnesota's lake country and the closest quality lake market to the Fargo-Moorhead metro. At 45 minutes east on Highway 10, it is close enough for a weekend cabin and commutable for remote workers who need occasional office days in Fargo. The city sits on the shore of Detroit Lake, a pristine, sandy-bottomed lake that anchors the community's identity.

Property prices span a wide range: year-round in-town homes start around $180,000, while lakefront properties range from $350,000 for a seasonal cabin to well over $1,200,000 for luxury homes with sandy beach frontage on Big Detroit Lake. The surrounding area includes dozens of smaller lakes — Pelican Lake, Big Cormorant, Tamarac, Little Detroit — each with their own character and price points. We know which lakes offer the best swimming beaches, the best fishing, and the best long-term value.

Detroit Lakes has evolved from a seasonal getaway into a year-round community. The downtown is vibrant with locally owned restaurants, shops, and a summer concert series. Detroit Lakes Public Schools is a solid district for families making the permanent move. WE Fest, the Polar Fest, and a busy beach scene define summer, while ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing keep the community active through winter. Many buyers start with a cabin and eventually make DL their primary residence.

Neighborhoods in Detroit Lakes

Lakefront properties on Detroit Lake, Big Detroit Lake, and Little Detroit Lake are the premium tier. In-town neighborhoods offer year-round homes at accessible prices. The surrounding area includes lake-access properties and wooded lots on smaller lakes within 15 minutes of town.

Browse Detroit Lakes Homes by Neighborhood

1 home for sale across 1 Detroit Lakes neighborhood with a guide of its own, most inventory first.

School District: Detroit Lakes Public Schools

Newest Homes for Sale in Detroit Lakes (48+)

  1. 1930 single family home for sale at 918 W Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 918 W Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $750,000 · Est. $3,792/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,908 sqft · 0.34 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Premiere · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  2. 1957 single family home for sale at 926 W Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath 926 W Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $498,000 · Est. $2,518/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 3 bed · 1 bath · 1,008 sqft · 0.35 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Premiere · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  3. 2012 single family home for sale at 1949 Middle Creek Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 1949 Middle Creek Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $459,900 · Est. $2,326/mo · House for Sale · Patio Home · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,720 sqft · 0.5 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Action Realty of Detroit Lakes
  4. 1978 single family home for sale at 21240 Brookridge Lane in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 21240 Brookridge Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN — $399,000 · Est. $2,018/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · Acreage · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,180 sqft · 2.64 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Action Realty of Detroit Lakes
  5. 1939 single family home for sale at 502 Highway 59 N in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 502 Highway 59 N, Detroit Lakes, MN — $235,000 · Est. $1,188/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,088 sqft · 0.42 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Premiere · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  6. 1948 single family home for sale at 18829 Frontage Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 18829 Frontage Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $309,000 · Est. $1,562/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,032 sqft · 1 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by eXp Realty
  7. 1990 single family home for sale at 21281 Dovre Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 2 bath 21281 Dovre Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $635,000 · Est. $3,211/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 5 bed · 2 bath · 2,965 sqft · 0.5 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Raboin Realty
  8. 1930 single family home for sale at 1145 Roosevelt Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 1145 Roosevelt Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN — $469,900 · Est. $2,376/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,956 sqft · 0.12 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Premiere · Listed by National Realty Guild
  9. 1971 single family home for sale at 23633 Bergquist Lane in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 23633 Bergquist Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN — $470,000 · Est. $2,377/mo · ▼ $5,000 (1%) off, was $475,000, reduced today · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,114 sqft · 0.4 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Town & Country Realty
  10. 2006 twin home for sale at 816 Whitetail Lane in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 816 Whitetail Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN — $459,000 · Est. $2,321/mo · Twin Home for Sale · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,654 sqft · 0.3 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Real Broker, LLC
  11. 1940 single family home for sale at 180 Shorewood Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath 180 Shorewood Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $525,000 · Est. $2,655/mo · House for Sale · Waterfront · 2 bed · 1 bath · 688 sqft · 0.233 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  12. 1956 single family home for sale at 742 Shorewood Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 742 Shorewood Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,350,000 · Est. $6,826/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,632 sqft · 0.53 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  13. 1994 single family home for sale at 28169 Meadow Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 28169 Meadow Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $340,000 · Est. $1,719/mo · ▼ $10,000 (3%) off, was $350,000, reduced yesterday · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,392 sqft · 2.93 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Premier Realty Group
  14. 1964 single family home for sale at 403 Richwood Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 403 Richwood Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $349,900 · Est. $1,769/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,392 sqft · 0.31 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Kris Lindahl Real Estate
  15. 1978 single family home for sale at 317 Maple Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath 317 Maple Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $299,000 · Est. $1,512/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 1 bath · 1,170 sqft · 0.9 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Keller Williams Realty Profess
  16. 1977 single family home for sale at 1317 Loring Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 1317 Loring Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN — $364,900 · Est. $1,845/mo · ▼ $5,000 (1%) off, was $369,900, reduced 13 days ago · House for Sale · Bi-Level · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,408 sqft · 0.28 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by HomeSmart Adventure Realty
  17. 2026 single family home for sale at 722 Dandrew Lane in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 722 Dandrew Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN — $449,900 · Est. $2,275/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,982 sqft · 0.31 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  18. 1978 single family home for sale at 21779 US Highway 59 in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 21779 US Highway 59, Detroit Lakes, MN — $349,000 · Est. $1,765/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 2,605 sqft · 3.44 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Keller Williams Realty Profess
  19. 1924 single family home for sale at 13280 Fairhaven Lane in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 13280 Fairhaven Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN — $799,000 · Est. $4,040/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 2 bed · 2 bath · 867 sqft · 0.2 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Sky Lodge Properties MN, LLC.
  20. 1927 single family home for sale at 13268 Fairhaven Lane in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath 13268 Fairhaven Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN — $599,000 · Est. $3,029/mo · House for Sale · Waterfront · 2 bed · 1 bath · 1,005 sqft · 0.2 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Sky Lodge Properties MN, LLC.
  21. 1910 single family home for sale at 1128 Summit Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 1128 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN — $499,000 · Est. $2,523/mo · ▼ $25,000 (5%) off, was $524,000, reduced 11 days ago · House for Sale · Two Story · 4 bed · 3 bath · 3,369 sqft · 0.3 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  22. 2023 twin home for sale at 830 Lake Forest Circle in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 830 Lake Forest Circle, Detroit Lakes, MN — $479,000 · Est. $2,422/mo · Twin Home for Sale · New Build · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,892 sqft · 10,593 sqft lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Jack Chivers Realty
  23. 1979 single family home for sale at 11096 County Highway 17 in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 11096 County Highway 17, Detroit Lakes, MN — $415,000 · Est. $2,098/mo · ▼ $60,000 (13%) off, was $475,000, reduced 2 weeks ago · House for Sale · Two Story · 4 bed · 2 bath · 2,703 sqft · 1.05 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real
  24. 2003 single family home for sale at 2257 Long Lake Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 2257 Long Lake Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $375,000 · Est. $1,896/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 3 bath · 3,010 sqft · 1.2 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  25. 1973 single family home for sale at 20337 Oakland Beach Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 20337 Oakland Beach Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,100,000 · Est. $5,562/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · Waterfront · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,016 sqft · 0.48 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Open House 10/17 · Listed by Keller Williams Realty Profess
  26. 2015 single family home for sale at 565 Pelican River Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 2 bath 565 Pelican River Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $349,000 · Est. $1,765/mo · ▼ $50,900 (13%) off, was $399,900, reduced 3 weeks ago · House for Sale · Rambler · 5 bed · 2 bath · 3,366 sqft · 0.31 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Home Avenue Flat Fee Realty
  27. 1971 single family home for sale at 1221 Madison Avenue, Unit 215 in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 1 bath 1221 Madison Avenue, Unit 215, Detroit Lakes, MN — $164,900 · Est. $834/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · 2 bed · 1 bath · 792 sqft · 0.06 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  28. 2004 single family home for sale at 416 Central Street W in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 2 bath 416 Central Street W, Detroit Lakes, MN — $219,900 · Est. $1,112/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1,664 sqft · 0.17 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by HomeSmart Adventure Realty (DL)
  29. 2014 single family home for sale at 25557 County Highway 22 in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 25557 County Highway 22, Detroit Lakes, MN — $435,000 · Est. $2,200/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,296 sqft · 3.78 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  30. 1915 single family home for sale at 332 Oak Street in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 332 Oak Street, Detroit Lakes, MN — $245,000 · Est. $1,239/mo · ▼ $10,000 (4%) off, was $255,000, reduced 3 weeks ago · House for Sale · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,551 sqft · 0.26 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  31. 2002 single family home for sale at 17106 305th Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 17106 305th Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN — $535,000 · Est. $2,705/mo · House for Sale · Tri-Level · Acreage · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,734 sqft · 5 ac lot · ~65 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Baumbach Real Estate LLC
  32. 2000 twin home for sale at 1815 Bridgeview Boulevard in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 1815 Bridgeview Boulevard, Detroit Lakes, MN — $419,900 · Est. $2,123/mo · ▼ $5,000 (1%) off, was $424,900, reduced 3 weeks ago · Twin Home for Sale · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,705 sqft · 10,028 sqft lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by HomeSmart Adventure Realty
  33. 2017 single family home for sale at 22811 Pearl Circle in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 22811 Pearl Circle, Detroit Lakes, MN — $474,000 · Est. $2,397/mo · ▼ $5,000 (1%) off, was $479,000, reduced today · House for Sale · Two Story · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,554 sqft · 1.56 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real
  34. 2018 single family home for sale at 1853 Aspen Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 1853 Aspen Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $550,000 · Est. $2,781/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 2 bath · — sqft · 0.57 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by REALTY XPERTS
  35. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1136 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 1136 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $465,000 · Est. $2,351/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,819 sqft · 6,534 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  36. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1134 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 1134 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $480,000 · Est. $2,427/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,819 sqft · 6,534 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  37. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1131 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 1131 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $495,000 · Est. $2,503/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,819 sqft · 6,534 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  38. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1129 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 1129 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $495,000 · Est. $2,503/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,819 sqft · 6,534 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  39. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1127 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 1127 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $495,000 · Est. $2,503/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,819 sqft · 6,534 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  40. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1139 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 1139 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $475,000 · Est. $2,402/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,262 sqft · 9,152 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  41. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1137 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 1137 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $485,000 · Est. $2,452/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,262 sqft · 9,152 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  42. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1135 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 1135 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $485,000 · Est. $2,452/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,262 sqft · 9,152 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  43. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1133 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 1133 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $505,000 · Est. $2,554/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,262 sqft · 9,152 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  44. 2027 townhouse for sale at 1125 Providence Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 1125 Providence Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $485,000 · Est. $2,452/mo · Townhouse for Sale · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,819 sqft · 6,534 sqft lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  45. 2006 single family home for sale at 30860 Carefree Lane in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 3 bath 30860 Carefree Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN — $459,000 · Est. $2,321/mo · ▼ $10,000 (2%) off, was $469,000, reduced 4 weeks ago · House for Sale · Rambler · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,668 sqft · 1.79 ac lot · ~65 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by HomeSmart Adventure Realty
  46. 1915 single family home for sale at 1136 West Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 1136 West Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN — $165,000 · Est. $834/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 2 bed · 2 bath · 728 sqft · 0.23 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  47. 2025 single family home for sale at 51021 Fish Lake Road, Unit 3 in Detroit Lakes, MN — 1 bed, 1 bath 51021 Fish Lake Road, Unit 3, Detroit Lakes, MN — $329,900 · Est. $1,668/mo · House for Sale · Waterfront · 1 bed · 1 bath · 480 sqft · 0.02 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  48. 2012 single family home for sale at 50951 Fish Lake Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 6 bed, 4 bath 50951 Fish Lake Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $3,500,000 · Est. $17,698/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · Acreage · 6 bed · 4 bath · 8,903 sqft · 2.17 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes

Almost Sold in Detroit Lakes (15)

These Detroit Lakes homes have an accepted offer and are waiting to close.

  1. 2002 single family home for sale at 24011 Woodland Lane in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 24011 Woodland Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,500,000 · Est. $7,585/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 4 bed · 3 bath · 3,742 sqft · 0.49 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by HomeSmart Adventure Realty
  2. 1960 single family home for sale at 1427 Lori Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 1427 Lori Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN — $419,999 · Est. $2,124/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,358 sqft · 0.28 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by DMR Realty INC
  3. 2014 single family home for sale at 50201 Fish Lake Way in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 50201 Fish Lake Way, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,499,000 · Est. $7,580/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,926 sqft · 0.57 ac lot · ~50 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Beycome Brokerage Realty LLC
  4. 1971 single family home for sale at 1213 Riverside Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath 1213 Riverside Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $249,000 · Est. $1,259/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 3 bed · 1 bath · 1,492 sqft · 0.45 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Keller Williams Realty Profess
  5. 1956 single family home for sale at 1517 Gary Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath 1517 Gary Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN — $249,900 · Est. $1,264/mo · ▼ $15,100 (6%) off, was $265,000, reduced 6 weeks ago · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 1 bath · 1,298 sqft · 0.23 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Pending · M Markdowns · Listed by Jack Chivers Realty
  6. 1974 single family home for sale at 24331 County Highway 6 in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 24331 County Highway 6, Detroit Lakes, MN — $475,000 · Est. $2,402/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · Waterfront · 3 bed · 2 bath · 2,454 sqft · 0.79 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Keller Williams Realty Profess
  7. 2020 single family home for sale at 24005 Sandy Beach Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 24005 Sandy Beach Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $599,000 · Est. $3,029/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,946 sqft · 1.84 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  8. 1950 single family home for sale at 1030 West Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 1030 West Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN — $169,900 · Est. $859/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 2 bed · 2 bath · 792 sqft · 0.23 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Coldwell Banker Preferred Partners
  9. 2026 single family home for sale at 2060 South Ridge Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 2060 South Ridge Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $455,599 · Est. $2,304/mo · House for Sale · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,809 sqft · 21,825 sqft lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by REAL (2534 FGO)
  10. 2026 single family home for sale at 2014 South Ridge Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 2014 South Ridge Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $445,979 · Est. $2,255/mo · House for Sale · New Build · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,809 sqft · 15,030 sqft lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by REAL (2534 FGO)
  11. 1997 twin home for sale at 331 Maple Ridge Court in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 331 Maple Ridge Court, Detroit Lakes, MN — $290,000 · Est. $1,466/mo · ▼ $19,000 (6%) off, was $309,000, reduced 4 weeks ago · Twin Home for Sale · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,444 sqft · 0.52 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Pending · M Markdowns · Listed by The Real Estate Company of Detroit Lakes
  12. 1979 single family home for sale at 14296 E Fox Lake Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 14296 E Fox Lake Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $669,000 · Est. $3,383/mo · ▼ $10,000 (1%) off, was $679,000, reduced Aug 15 · House for Sale · Rambler · Waterfront · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,896 sqft · 1.2 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Pending · M Markdowns · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  13. 1970 single family home for sale at 17409 Highland Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 17409 Highland Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $319,900 · Est. $1,618/mo · ▼ $10,000 (3%) off, was $329,900, reduced 12 days ago · House for Sale · Two Story · Acreage · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,448 sqft · 7.81 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Pending · M Markdowns · Listed by Real Estate Results
  14. 2022 single family home for sale at 26206 130TH Street in Detroit Lakes, MN — 0 bed, 1 bath 26206 130TH Street, Detroit Lakes, MN — $489,000 · Est. $2,473/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · New Build · Acreage · 0 bed · 1 bath · 566 sqft · 30.64 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Pending · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  15. 2020 single family home for sale at 26088 Broadway Avenue in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 26088 Broadway Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN — $709,000 · Est. $3,585/mo · ▼ $70,900 (9%) off, was $779,900, reduced 3 weeks ago · House for Sale · Acreage · 2 bed · 2 bath · 1,660 sqft · 10.7 ac lot · ~65 min from Fargo · Pending · M Markdowns · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do lakefront homes cost in Detroit Lakes?

Waterfront homes on Detroit Lake typically range from $350,000 for a seasonal cabin to over $1,200,000 for luxury lakefront with sandy beach frontage. Off-water homes in the Detroit Lakes area start around $180,000. Prices vary significantly by lake, frontage quality, and whether the property is year-round or seasonal.

Is Detroit Lakes good for year-round living?

Yes. Detroit Lakes has a full downtown with restaurants, shops, grocery stores, healthcare, and good schools. The city has grown as remote work allows more people to live lakeside full-time. Many buyers start with a cabin and transition to year-round living.

How far is Detroit Lakes from Fargo?

About 45 minutes east on Highway 10. Close enough for a weekend cabin and commutable for remote workers who need occasional office days in the metro.

Which lakes near Detroit Lakes are best for swimming?

Detroit Lake itself has one of the best sandy beaches in the region at Washington Park. Pelican Lake is also known for exceptional sandy beaches and clear water. Big Cormorant Lake, closer to Fargo at about 30 minutes out, has good swimming on the south end. We can help match you with the right lake for your priorities.

Can I rent out my Detroit Lakes cabin when I am not using it?

Yes. Detroit Lakes has a strong vacation rental market, especially for lakefront properties during summer. Many owners offset ownership costs by renting their cabin during peak season. Check local short-term rental ordinances before purchasing, as regulations are evolving.

How much do you need to make to buy a house in Detroit Lakes, MN?

It depends heavily on your down payment, interest rate, and other debts, but as a rough guide: with Detroit Lakes's median list price around $450,000, a home near that price typically calls for somewhere around $115,000 to $140,000 in household income. Put more down or buy below the median and it drops; less down or a higher rate pushes it up. Run your own numbers on our home affordability calculator, and we'll help you get pre-approved so you know your real budget before you shop.

Is Detroit Lakes, MN a buyer’s or seller’s market right now?

Right now, Detroit Lakes is a balanced market — homes are selling for about 96% of list price in around 60 days, with roughly 5.2 months of supply, based on the last 90 days of NorthstarMLS closings. Fewer months of supply and homes selling near or above asking favor sellers; more supply and homes sitting longer favor buyers.

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