Luxury Homes for Sale in Detroit Lakes, MN

27 luxury homes for sale ($600,000+) in Detroit Lakes, MN, priced from $635,000 to $2,075,000 with a median of $1,100,000. Updated 10/27/2026, 3:03 AM CDT from NorthstarMLS.

Luxury Homes in Detroit Lakes, MN — Detroit Lakes is the premier lake destination for Fargo-Moorhead buyers — just 45 minutes east on Highway 10, on a chain that includes Pelican Lake, Big and Little Detroit, and Lake Melissa. Its luxury market is waterfront, running from about $609,000 to $4.35 million, with nineteen homes currently over $1 million.

Luxury Home Prices in Detroit Lakes, MN

In Detroit Lakes, MN, a luxury home is generally one listed at or above $600,000. Here is where that market stands right now, updated daily from the MLS.

Half of all active luxury listings sit below $1,100,000 — the top tier reaches $2,075,000.

Luxury homes in Detroit Lakes span ZIP code 56501.

Recently Listed Luxury Homes for Sale

  1. 1993 single family home for sale at 21168 Klein Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 21168 Klein Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,599,000 · Est. $8,085/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 3,320 sqft · 40 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  2. 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 · Detroit Lake · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,908 sqft · 0.34 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  3. 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 · Little Floyd Lake · 5 bed · 2 bath · 2,965 sqft · 0.5 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Raboin Realty
  4. 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 · Detroit Lake · 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
  5. 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 · Lake Sallie · 2 bed · 2 bath · 867 sqft · 0.2 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Sky Lodge Properties MN, LLC.
  6. 2019 single family home for sale at 958 Willow Springs Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 4 bath 958 Willow Springs Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $679,000 · Est. $3,433/mo · ▼ $20,000 (3%) off, was $699,000, reduced Aug 21 · House for Sale · Rambler · 5 bed · 4 bath · 2,938 sqft · 1.87 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by HomeSmart Adventure Realty
  7. 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 · Floyd Lake · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,016 sqft · 0.48 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Keller Williams Realty Profess
  8. 2003 single family home for sale at 1082 W Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 4 bath 1082 W Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,375,000 · Est. $6,953/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Detroit Lake · 5 bed · 4 bath · 4,008 sqft · 0.68 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by HomeSmart Adventure Realty (DL)
  9. 1995 single family home for sale at 1760 E Shore Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 5 bath 1760 E Shore Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $2,075,000 · Est. $10,492/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Detroit Lake · 4 bed · 5 bath · 3,651 sqft · 0.43 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  10. 1975 single family home for sale at 436 Shorewood Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 4 bath 436 Shorewood Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,195,000 · Est. $6,043/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Detroit Lake · 5 bed · 4 bath · 2,120 sqft · 0.31 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  11. 2022 single family home for sale at 129 Altavista Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 129 Altavista Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $950,000 · Est. $4,804/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,322 sqft · 0.077 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Action Realty of Detroit Lakes
  12. 2010 single family home for sale at 26536 Lake Hills Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 4 bath 26536 Lake Hills Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $845,000 · Est. $4,273/mo · ▼ $14,000 (2%) off, was $859,000, reduced 5 weeks ago · House for Sale · Two Story · Little Pelican Lake · Acreage · 5 bed · 4 bath · 3,323 sqft · 2.504 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  13. 1936 single family home for sale at 1244 E Shore Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 3 bath 1244 E Shore Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,149,000 · Est. $5,810/mo · ▼ $46,000 (4%) off, was $1,195,000, reduced 7 weeks ago · House for Sale · Rambler · Detroit Lake · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,090 sqft · 0.28 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by HomeSmart Adventure Realty (DL)
  14. 1961 single family home for sale at 736 Shorewood Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 736 Shorewood Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,195,000 · Est. $6,043/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Detroit Lake · 4 bed · 3 bath · 3,264 sqft · 0.49 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by REMAX Lakes Region
  15. 1995 single family home for sale at 51383 Bucks Mill Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 5 bed, 4 bath 51383 Bucks Mill Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,450,000 · Est. $7,332/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Holbrook Lake · Acreage · 5 bed · 4 bath · 5,450 sqft · 47 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  16. 1962 single family home for sale at 672 S Shore Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 2 bed, 2 bath 672 S Shore Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,075,000 · Est. $5,436/mo · ▼ $25,000 (2%) off, was $1,100,000, reduced 3 weeks ago · House for Sale · Rambler · Detroit Lake · 2 bed · 2 bath · 2,588 sqft · 0.29 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Jack Chivers Realty
  17. 2023 single family home for sale at 1084 W Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 4 bath 1084 W Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,750,000 · Est. $8,849/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · New Build · Detroit Lake · 4 bed · 4 bath · 3,624 sqft · 0.35 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real
  18. 2016 single family home for sale at 24047 Sandy Beach Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 4 bath 24047 Sandy Beach Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $995,000 · Est. $5,031/mo · House for Sale · 4 bed · 4 bath · 3,550 sqft · 1.84 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Beyond Realty
  19. 1928 single family home for sale at 22548 Senns Beach Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 22548 Senns Beach Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $2,050,000 · Est. $10,366/mo · ▼ $200,000 (9%) off, was $2,250,000, reduced 4 weeks ago · House for Sale · Pelican Lake · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,768 sqft · 0.95 ac lot · ~50 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  20. 1926 single family home for sale at 22558 Senns Beach Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 1 bath 22558 Senns Beach Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,550,000 · Est. $7,838/mo · ▼ $100,000 (6%) off, was $1,650,000, reduced 4 weeks ago · House for Sale · Pelican Lake · 3 bed · 1 bath · 1,338 sqft · 0.56 ac lot · ~50 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes
  21. 2016 single family home for sale at 25190 E Cozy Cove Road in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 25190 E Cozy Cove Road, Detroit Lakes, MN — $849,900 · Est. $4,298/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Tamarack · Acreage · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,800 sqft · 3.5 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Savvy Avenue, LLC
  22. 2022 single family home for sale at 826 Shorewood Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 4 bath 826 Shorewood Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,999,900 · Est. $10,113/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Detroit Lake · 4 bed · 4 bath · 3,682 sqft · 0.46 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by RE/MAX Legacy Realty
  23. 2026 single family home for sale at 1957 Long Pine Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 4 bed, 3 bath 1957 Long Pine Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $728,919 · Est. $3,686/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · New Build · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,225 sqft · 0.46 ac lot · ~55 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Lakes Partners
  24. 1949 single family home for sale at 1590 W Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes, MN — 3 bed, 2 bath 1590 W Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes, MN — $750,000 · Est. $3,792/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Detroit Lake · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,032 sqft · 0.33 ac lot · ~60 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real

Luxury Homes by City

Browse luxury homes in every Fargo-Moorhead metro community we serve.

Most-Watched Luxury Homes for Sale

5 most-watched luxury homes for sale in Detroit Lakes, MN drew 14 buyer views this week — top view is a $635,000 home in Detroit Lakes, MN with 6 views. Updated 10/27/2026, 4:49 AM CDT from NorthstarMLS.

  1. 21281 Dovre Road 21281 Dovre Road — Detroit Lakes, MN — $635,000 (6 views this week)
  2. 918 W Lake Drive 918 W Lake Drive — Detroit Lakes, MN — $750,000 (3 views this week)
  3. 1590 W Lake Drive 1590 W Lake Drive — Detroit Lakes, MN — $750,000 (2 views this week)
  4. 20337 Oakland Beach Road 20337 Oakland Beach Road — Detroit Lakes, MN — $1,100,000 (2 views this week)
  5. 25190 E Cozy Cove Road 25190 E Cozy Cove Road — Detroit Lakes, MN — $849,900 (1 view this week)

Why Buy a Luxury Home in Detroit Lakes?

Detroit Lakes is the closest true lake country to Fargo-Moorhead, and it's where many FM families keep their lake homes. The luxury market centers on the water — Pelican Lake, Detroit Lake (Big and Little Detroit), and Lake Melissa — running from roughly $609,000 to $4.35 million, with a median near $975,000 and nineteen homes over $1 million.

The best addresses sit on the premier lakes. Pelican Lake pockets like Pelican Point and Pelican Lake Park hold some of the area's top estates, alongside shoreline additions like Sunset Beach on the Detroit chain. These homes pair quality frontage with docks, boathouses, and the mature settings that make lake country worth the drive.

Lake luxury rewards local knowledge — which frontage holds value, which lakes fish and boat best, and which estates sell quietly before listing. We represent you, not the seller, typically at no cost as the buyer, and we help out-of-area buyers avoid the costly mistakes lake property can hide. Call Jim & Shannon at (701) 205-5517.

Frequently Asked Questions About Luxury Home Properties

What qualifies as a luxury home in Detroit Lakes?

Detroit Lakes luxury is almost always waterfront, running from about $609,000 to $4.35 million with a median near $975,000 — and nineteen homes currently over $1 million. The lake, frontage quality, and shoreline depth drive value more than square footage alone.

Which lakes have the best luxury homes?

Pelican Lake carries much of the area's high end — pockets like Pelican Point and Pelican Lake Park — along with the Detroit Lakes chain (Big and Little Detroit) and Lake Melissa. Shoreline additions such as Sunset Beach hold some of the top estates.

How far is Detroit Lakes from Fargo-Moorhead?

About 45 minutes east on Highway 10, which is why it's the go-to lake country for Fargo-Moorhead families. That proximity makes it viable as both a weekend second home and a year-round residence.

What should I look for in a Detroit Lakes lake home?

Frontage quality, water depth, dock rights, and which lake are the big value drivers. Lake property has considerations a typical inspection misses — we help you evaluate shoreline, docks, and regulations before you commit.

Can you find off-market lake estates in Detroit Lakes?

Yes. Many of the finest lake homes here trade privately before they reach the MLS. We watch for those pocket listings for our luxury buyers. Call Jim & Shannon at (701) 205-5517.

Where to Find Luxury Home Properties

Detroit Lakes luxury is waterfront, concentrated on Pelican Lake — including Pelican Point and Pelican Lake Park — plus the Detroit Lakes chain (Big and Little Detroit) and Lake Melissa. Shoreline additions like Sunset Beach hold some of the area's top estates, where frontage quality drives the market's highest prices.

Talk to Jim & Shannon About Luxury Home Properties

We know this market inside and out. Let us help you find the right property.

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