Living in Cass Lake, MN — Neighborhood Guide

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What it's like to live in Cass Lake, MN: the homes and what they cost, the schools, the parks, the lakes and the local character, with every Cass Lake home for sale, live from the MLS.

Cass Lake, MN is in Cass County, Minnesota, 3 hours from Fargo, and is served by Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools. There are 30 homes for sale in Cass Lake right now, with a median list price of $312,400 ($239 per square foot). Counted from NorthstarMLS listings, updated every few minutes.

Cass Lake at a Glance

The market right now

Homes for Sale: 30
Median List Price: $312,400
Median Price per Sq Ft: $239
Price Reduced: 14
New Construction: 1

The place

County: Cass County, MN
Drive to Fargo: 3 hours
Nearest City: Bemidji (22 mi)
School District: Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools

37% of the homes for sale in Cass Lake list special assessments, a median of $86 a year among those that do. Check a listing's specials before comparing monthly costs: how special assessments work.

About Cass Lake, MN

Cass Lake is a lakeside community on the south shore of Cass Lake — a 15,000-acre body of water connected to Lake Windigo, Pike Bay, and the larger Leech Lake chain. The town serves as a gateway to the Chippewa National Forest and offers waterfront living at prices significantly below comparable properties on more commercialized lakes. For buyers seeking unspoiled Minnesota lake property with genuine wilderness character, Cass Lake delivers.

Cass Lake Homes & Prices

Housing Types: Lakefront homes, cabins, single-family homes, and wooded parcels. Mix of seasonal and year-round properties.
Price Range: $80,000 – $600,000
Typical Lot Sizes: Lakefront lots 0.25–3+ acres; in-town 0.15–0.50 acres; wooded parcels available up to 40+ acres.
New vs. Existing Homes: Primarily existing homes and cabins. Occasional new construction.

Cass Lake Schools

Cass Lake is served by Cass Lake-Bena Public Schools.

Parks & Recreation in Cass Lake

Cass Lake (15,000 acres), connected to the Leech Lake chain. Chippewa National Forest headquarters located in town. Year-round outdoor recreation including fishing, boating, hunting, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Lake Access in Cass Lake

Direct access to Cass Lake and the connected Leech Lake chain. 22 miles to Bemidji, 3 hours to Fargo.

What Living in Cass Lake Is Like

Cass Lake is quiet, affordable, and surrounded by water and forest. It's a community where people come for the lake and stay for the lifestyle. The sunsets over Cass Lake are some of the most spectacular in Minnesota.

Homes for Sale in Cass Lake, MN

The 12 newest homes for sale in Cass Lake, newest first.

16696 65th Avenue NW, Cass Lake, MN — $179,500 · Est. $979/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,408 sqft · 3.8 ac lot · ~2 hr 20 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Headwaters Realty Services LLC
#22 18342 E Windigo Drive SE, Cass Lake, MN — $229,000 · Est. $1,249/mo · House for Sale · Cass Lake · Acreage · 3 bed · 1 bath · 980 sqft · 8.5 ac lot · ~2 hr 25 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Headwaters Realty Services LLC
32847 Wolverine Road, Cass Lake, MN — $329,000 · Est. $1,794/mo · House for Sale · Bi-Level · Acreage · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1,258 sqft · 2.53 ac lot · ~2 hr 20 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Real Broker, LLC
206 Wild Cherry Drive NE, Cass Lake, MN — $279,900 · Est. $1,526/mo · House for Sale · Buck Lake · Acreage · 1 bed · 1 bath · — sqft · 2.77 ac lot · ~2 hr 25 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Century 21 Dickinson
2475 N Shore Drive NW, Cass Lake, MN — $729,000 · Est. $3,974/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Leech Lake · 3 bed · 3 bath · 2,160 sqft · 1.6 ac lot · ~2 hr 30 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Bill Hansen Realty/Walker
304 Spruce Avenue NE, Cass Lake, MN — $65,000 · Est. $354/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · 2 bed · 1 bath · 920 sqft · 0.24 ac lot · ~2 hr 20 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Lake-N-Woods Realty
13485 56th Avenue NE, Cass Lake, MN — $324,900 · Est. $1,771/mo · ▼ $25,000 (7%) off, was $349,900, reduced 10 days ago · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 1 bath · 1,216 sqft · 51.02 ac lot · ~2 hr 20 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Kurilla Real Estate LTD
10966 Oak Point Road NW, Cass Lake, MN — $169,900 · Est. $926/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,024 sqft · 8.16 ac lot · ~2 hr 20 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Bill Hansen Realty/Walker
47335 323rd Avenue, Cass Lake, MN — $240,000 · Est. $1,308/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Acreage · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1,736 sqft · 5.71 ac lot · ~2 hr 15 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by 218 Real Estate
7105 Little Wolf Road NW, Cass Lake, MN — $499,800 · Est. $2,725/mo · House for Sale · Rambler · Little Wolf Lake · 3 bed · 2 bath · 2,516 sqft · 1.01 ac lot · ~2 hr 20 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Grimes Realty
10531 Chippewa Beach Road NW, Cass Lake, MN — $258,900 · Est. $1,412/mo · House for Sale · Two Story · Acreage · 2 bed · 1 bath · 694 sqft · 5.64 ac lot · ~2 hr 20 min from Fargo · Active · Listed by Kurilla Real Estate LTD
19 1st Street NW, Cass Lake, MN — $39,900 · Est. $218/mo · ▼ $5,100 (11%) off, was $45,000, reduced 12 days ago · House for Sale · Rambler · 2 bed · 1 bath · 990 sqft · 0.16 ac lot · ~2 hr 20 min from Fargo · Active · M Markdowns · Listed by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate First Choice

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