Ottertail Homes with Lake View Lake/Waterfront

Ottertail Homes with Lake View Lake/Waterfront

Welcome to Ottertail, Minnesota—a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Otter Tail County, where the beauty of nature meets the warmth of small-town charm. Known for its stunning lakes and vibrant community, Ottertail offers a lifestyle that is both serene and invigorating, making it the perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat.

Surrounded by an abundance of sparkling lakes, Ottertail is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, or simply soaking up the sun on the water's edge, the area boasts numerous waterfront properties that provide breathtaking lake views. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of lapping waves and enjoying your morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the water. Homes with lake views in Ottertail offer not just a place to live, but a lifestyle filled with adventure and relaxation.

The community itself is rich in history and culture, with local shops, cozy cafes, and friendly neighbors that make you feel right at home. Ottertail is also a stone's throw away from larger cities, providing easy access to urban amenities while still allowing you to enjoy the peace and quiet of rural living.

If you’re looking for a place that combines natural beauty, a welcoming community, and the allure of lakeside living, Ottertail is the perfect choice. Explore our available waterfront homes and discover the magic of life by the lake—where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Ottertail Homes with Lake View Lake/Waterfront

$45,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7098615 MLS
YOUR SUMMER GETAWAY AWAITS AT SHADY GROVE RESORT ASSOCIATION! Now offering seasonal RV sites on beautiful Rush Lake! Enjoy resort-style amenities with the comfort of your own RV: Full Hookups (Water, Sewer & Electric) High-Speed WiFi Swimming Pool Sandy Beach Playground Fish Cleaning House Lawn Care & Common Area Maintenance Included Friendly Lake Community Relax, fish, swim, boat, and make memories all summer long without the hassle of constant setup and teardown. Contract for Deed Financing Available Rush Lake – Otter Tail County, MN Spend your summers at the lake and start building equity instead of paying campground fees year after year. Owner/agent

35686 Rush Lake Loop 22, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of REAL.

$135,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7090664 MLS
Unique opportunity to build your dream home with lake and river frontage. Enjoy all that nature has to offer with abundant wildlife and bird watching opportunities. Approximately 18 acres of land and water to call your own. You can canoe on Leaf River or keep a dock for fishing and boating on East Leaf Lake. With the larger acreage you can also build an additional garage or pole shed for your storage needs. It is an ideal set up for building a house too! Amazing water adventures with 634 feet of Frontage of Leaf Lake and over 500 feet of Leaf River frontage. C/D terms are available.

512xx Leaf River Road Tract A, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of Counselor Realty, Inc..

$2,600,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 7076007 MLS ⋅ 5,068 SqFt.
LUXURY HOME ON OTTER TAIL LAKE! Set on a Remarkable 1.84-Acre Lot with 131 ft. of Hard-Bottom Shoreline and one of the Finest Sugar-Sand Beaches in Lakes Country, this Landmark Property offers a truly second-to-none setting. A winding Asphalt Drive leads through Meticulously Landscaped Grounds, framed by Mature Trees that nearly enclose the property and create Peaceful Seclusion. Built in 2015 with Uncompromising Quality, Efficiency, and Attention to Detail, the home showcases a magazine-worthy design with a Great Room featuring Vaulted Ceilings, a Full Masonry Fireplace, and Floor-to-Ceiling Lakeside Windows. The main level offers an Owner’s Suite with Ensuite Bath and Walk-In Closet, plus a Chef’s Kitchen with Oversized Island, Custom Cabinetry, and Walk-In Pantry. Upstairs, you’ll find three Additional Bedrooms, a Full Bath, and a dedicated Guest Wing with Private Bath and Bunk-Room Accommodations. The oversized Entertainment Room is set up as a Game/Rec Room with Media Center, Wet Bar, and direct Lakeside Patio access. Outside, enjoy an Entertainer’s Paradise with over 1,000 SqFt of nearly all-covered Outdoor Living Space, complete with Built-In Hot Tub, Enclosed Sauna, and magazine-worthy lake views. The property is further elevated by a 30x33 Finished Attached Garage and 74x36 Detached Shop with Finished Woodworking Space and Ample Storage, providing 3,654 SqFt of Heated & Insulated Shop Space. With a Picture-Perfect Lot, Custom-Built Luxury Home, Premier Beachfront, and unmatched garage/shop space, this is truly a once-in-a-generation Otter Tail Lake property.

41366 Co Hwy 1, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of Jack Chivers Realty.

$245,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7087463 MLS ⋅ 1,152 SqFt.
YEAR ROUND Lake Living on Rush Lake!! Welcome to easy lake living at Shady Grove Resort on beautiful Rush Lake in Ottertail, MN! This townhouse offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and low-maintenance ownership—so you can spend more time enjoying the lake and less time working. This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit features 1,154 sq ft of functional living space, ideal for weekend getaways, summer retreats, or year-round enjoyment. This units location provides a nice lake view and added privacy, along with great yard space perfect for relaxing, yard games, or gathering with friends and family. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting layout with an open kitchen, dining, and living area—perfect for hosting. The cozy interior and practical floor plan make it easy to settle in and enjoy lake life right away. Step outside and enjoy one of the best spots in the resort—located just a few steps to the Rainbow playset and pool. Whether you're watching the kids play, taking a dip, or heading down to the lake, everything is just steps away. As part of the Shady Grove Resort Association, you’ll appreciate the simplicity of shared maintenance and amenities—giving you more freedom to relax and enjoy everything Rush Lake has to offer. Boat Slip Included. Owner/Agent

35686 Rush Lake Loop Unit 20, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of REAL.

$185,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7064993 MLS ⋅ 468 SqFt.
Cabin #27: Located lake front on beautiful Rush Lake, half way between Perham, Minnesota, and Otter Tail, Minnesota. This is a two bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin set up for your family! Cabin is approximately 446 square feet. Bedroom one has a queen bed, bedding, curtains and shades, closet, and dresser. Bedroom two has a queen bed, bedding, dresser, closet, stand fan, and vacuum cleaner for carpeted bedrooms. Bathroom has a shower and instant water heater. Main room includes dining room table that expands to seat 6, 6 chairs, sliding glass door with new vertical blinds, wall mounted television, furnace, and wall air conditioner. The main room also has room for a futon, couch, or hide a bed, as well as a chair or recliner. Kitchen includes full size refrigerator/freezer, 4 burner gas stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, crock pot, silverware, dishes, glasses, pots and pans, cooking utensils and bowls. Attached to cabin is a new deck, built in 2020. Parking next to the cabin for two vehicles. Cabin includes a Weber charcoal grill and resin picnic table. Fire pit in grass lawn just feet from the deck. Great lake view, and you can step off the deck, and walk over flat, grassy common area to reach sand beach, swimming area, and dock system. Swimming area includes an in water slide. Children’s wooden playset near the sand beach. Fish cleaning house near the cabin for your use. This cabin is part of a Common Interest Community (CIC) with great owners. Lawn mowing and beach maintenance are paid through low annual CIC dues. Ownership of a cabin includes a fractional interest in the CIC, common areas, and the massive dock system. There are two cabins next to each other for sale. Great opportunity for two lake front properties together.

36282 #27 Rush Lake Loop, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of Krabbenhoft Real Estate Team.

$195,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7065095 MLS ⋅ 468 SqFt.
Cabin #26: Located lake front on beautiful Rush Lake, half way between Perham, Minnesota, and Otter Tail, Minnesota. This is a two bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin set up for your family! Cabin is approximately 446 square feet. Bedroom one has a queen bed, bedding, curtains and shades, wall mounted Roku enabled TV, closet, and dresser. Bedroom two has twin over twin bunkbeds, bedding, dresser, closet, stand fan, and vacuum cleaner for carpeted bedrooms. Bathroom has a shower and a water heater that is only 2 years old. Main room includes dining room table that expands to seat 6, 6 chairs, ceiling fan, sliding glass door with new vertical blinds, wall mounted television, furnace, and wall air conditioner. The main room also includes a log futon and mattress, and there is room for another chair or recliner. Kitchen includes full size refrigerator/freezer, 4 burner gas stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, crock pot, silverware, dishes, glasses, pots and pans, cooking utensils and bowls. Attached to cabin is a new deck, built in 2020. Parking next to the cabin for two vehicles. Cabin includes a Weber charcoal grill and resin picnic table. Fire pit in grass lawn just feet from the deck. Great lake view, and you can step off the deck, and walk over flat, grassy common area to reach sand beach, swimming area, and dock system. Swimming area includes an in water slide. Children’s wooden playset near the sand beach. Fish cleaning house near the cabin for your use. This cabin is part of a Common Interest Community (CIC) with great owners. Lawn mowing and beach maintenance are paid through low annual CIC dues. Ownership of a cabin includes a fractional interest in the CIC, common areas, and the massive dock system. There are two cabins next to each other for sale. Great opportunity for two lake front properties together.

36282 #26 Rush Lake Loop, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of Krabbenhoft Real Estate Team.

$170,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7062083 MLS ⋅ 560 SqFt.
Boat Slip included! Seasonal Cabin 11 at Shady Grove Resort on Rush Lake! This charming 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cabin offers a warm, classic lake feel with beautiful knotty pine throughout and an inviting open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The spacious layout provides comfortable accommodations for family and guests. Enjoy your own deck and green space, ideal for summer evenings after a day on the water. Located within the Shady Grove Resort Association, you’ll appreciate access to shared amenities including the pool, playground, and lake—making this a true low-maintenance getaway. Spend your time enjoying Rush Lake and everything the Ottertail area has to offer—no yard work, just lake life. Perfect seasonal retreat or investment opportunity! Boat slip included Owner/agent

35686 Rush Lake Loop Unit 11, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of REAL.

$724,900
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 6 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7060051 MLS ⋅ 4,948 SqFt.
WHERE FIVE GENERATIONS BUILT A LEGACY - NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! Offered for the first time in over a century, this remarkable Ottertail farmhouse presents a truly rare opportunity to own a piece of Minnesota history. Held by the same family for five generations since its construction in 1896, this legacy property blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful modern updates. Set on 7.8 scenic acres overlooking Lake Portage, the home offers just under 5,000 finished square feet with 6 bedrooms and 3 baths—providing exceptional space for gathering, hosting, or multi-generational living. Original character shines throughout, featuring beautiful hardwood floors, 9” oak base trim, crown molding, solid oak four-panel doors, and classic pocket doors. The main level is both inviting and functional, highlighted by a spacious 23 x 16 living room with fireplace, formal dining room, den, bedroom, full bath, and kitchen. Enjoy peaceful mornings and evenings from the enclosed three-season porches on the front and side of the home. Upstairs, you’ll find four additional bedrooms, a cozy sitting room, den, and full bath. The expansive 40 x 15 walk-up attic offers endless potential—ideal for additional bedrooms, a studio, or recreation space. The lower level adds even more character and entertainment value with a 28 x 19 family/game room featuring a 100-year-old pool table, sauna, ¾ bath, and large laundry room. Extensive mechanical updates provide comfort and efficiency, including steel siding, 220-amp electrical service, a 40-year architectural roof, replacement windows, updated insulation, geothermal heating and cooling, backup generator, and an electric vehicle charging station. Additional amenities include a newer concrete driveway, two-car insulated attached garage with pull-down storage, detached one-car garage, storage shed, and a charming smokehouse. Located just three hours from the Twin Cities, this one-of-a-kind property offers endless possibilities—whether as a private retreat, year-round residence, or a future bed and breakfast. Rich in history and ready for its next chapter, this is a home where legacy and lifestyle meet.

31468 County Highway 61, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results.

$250,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7060911 MLS ⋅ 1,152 SqFt.
YEAR ROUND Lake Living on Rush Lake!! Welcome to easy lake living at Shady Grove Resort on beautiful Rush Lake in Ottertail, MN! This end-unit condo offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and low-maintenance ownership—so you can spend more time enjoying the lake and less time working. This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit features 1,154 sq ft of functional living space, ideal for weekend getaways, summer retreats, or year-round enjoyment. The end-unit location provides extra natural light and added privacy, along with great yard space perfect for relaxing, yard games, or gathering with friends and family. Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting layout with an open kitchen, dining, and living area—perfect for hosting. The cozy interior and practical floor plan make it easy to settle in and enjoy lake life right away. Step outside and enjoy one of the best spots in the resort—located right next to the Rainbow playset and pool. Whether you're watching the kids play, taking a dip, or heading down to the lake, everything is just steps away. As part of the Shady Grove Resort Association, you’ll appreciate the simplicity of shared maintenance and amenities—giving you more freedom to relax and enjoy everything Rush Lake has to offer. Boat Slip Included. Owner/Agent

35686 Rush Lake Loop Unit 18, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of REAL.

$160,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7026982 MLS ⋅ 416 SqFt.
Boat Slip included! Seasonal cabin living at Shady Grove Resort Association on beautiful Rush Lake! This charming cabin features warm knotty pine interiors, an open-concept living and dining area, updated flooring, and an inviting lake-cabin feel throughout. The kitchen offers ample cabinet space and everything needed for easy summer living. Enjoy relaxing mornings on the deck, association-maintained grounds, and access to shared resort amenities including the pool, playground, and lake access. Conveniently located near the water with views of the lake from the cabin, this low-maintenance getaway is perfect for making lasting summer memories. Spend more time enjoying lake life and less time on upkeep at this classic Ottertail area retreat! Owner/agent

35686 Rush Lake Loop Unit 10, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of REAL.

$496,600
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 6781478 MLS
Watch the sunsets on this beautiful, wooded lot on Otter Tail Lake! 125' of frontage and a sand beach will be yours to enjoy! In an area of newer higher bracket homes. Bring your building plans and start making lake memories here!

Lot 3 Four Winds Dr, Ottertail

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

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