Pelican Rapids Real Estate

Pelican Rapids Real Estate

Welcome to Pelican Rapids, Minnesota – a charming small town nestled in the heart of Otter Tail County. Known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant community spirit, Pelican Rapids offers a unique blend of rural charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to call home.

With a population of just over 2,500 residents, Pelican Rapids is a tight-knit community where friendly faces greet you at every corner. The town is named after the picturesque Pelican River, which winds through the area and provides ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, or simply strolling along the scenic riverbanks, Pelican Rapids is a haven for nature lovers.

The town boasts a rich cultural heritage, with local festivals and events that celebrate its history and community spirit. The annual Pelican Fest is a highlight, featuring live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities that bring residents together. Additionally, the area is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the beautiful Maplewood State Park, perfect for hiking, camping, and wildlife watching.

For families, Pelican Rapids offers excellent educational opportunities through its highly-rated schools, ensuring that children receive a quality education in a supportive environment. The town is also conveniently located near larger cities, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

In Pelican Rapids, you’ll find more than just a place to live; you’ll discover a welcoming community that embraces the joys of small-town life. Whether you’re looking to settle down or invest in a vacation property, Pelican Rapids is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Come and experience the warmth and charm of this delightful Minnesota town!

Newest Listings in Pelican Rapids

$939,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7114117 MLS ⋅ 2,400 SqFt.
Big Pelican Lake Retreat! Turnkey! Fully Furnished & Move-In Ready! Welcome to your perfect family year around lake home on beautiful Big Pelican Lake. Nestled at the end of a quiet dead-end road on Saints Drive, this exceptional property offers 60 feet of lake shore, outstanding privacy, and breathtaking lake views, beautiful sunsets, all in a peaceful setting where you can truly relax and enjoy lake life. This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is being sold completely furnished, including designer furniture and décor. Every room has been thoughtfully curated with timeless style, allowing you to move in and begin enjoying the lake from day one. The oversized 2-car garage and storage shed allow for plenty of space to store all your lake toys. Completely renovated in 2015, the home features a stunning custom kitchen with cream-colored cabinetry, granite countertops, large kitchen island, and high-end appliances. The main level includes an open living area with spectacular lake views, two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and easy access to a brand-new lakeside deck completed in 2025 perfect for entertaining or enjoying your morning coffee overlooking the water. The windows and patio doors have also been replaced! New flooring throughout! Main floor has in floor electric heat. The walkout lower level offers an expansive family room with a cozy gas fireplace, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, laundry room, and mechanical room. Step outside to a beautiful new paver patio, also completed in 2025, creating an ideal outdoor living space just steps from the lake. All patio furniture and patio gas fire tables are also included. This is a rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained, fully updated lake home that requires absolutely no improvements. Whether you're looking for weekend getaways or creating lasting family memories, this turnkey property offers everything you need in one of the area's most desirable lake settings. Simply arrive, unpack, and start enjoying Big Pelican Lake. Dock NOT included! See Seller Improvement List!

51271 Saints Drive, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes.

$1,600,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7114593 MLS ⋅ 656 SqFt.
Pelican Lake - Lake Lot. (Plus cabin) A rare opportunity to acquire 432’ of some of the region’s most exquisite lake front, boasting approximately 1.67A of ideal and stately land. Easily one of the prettiest pieces of real estate one can find. This estate-sized parcel offers unparalleled potential for a custom residence, showcasing endless water views and a highly desirable orientation. Positioned perfectly facing west, the property captures sweeping panoramic water views of Pelican, Fish and Bass that stretch beyond what pictures could possibly capture. Cottage is yr.round with light use. Kitchen, BD, loft and 3/4 BA with attached garage space. Asphalt drive. Septic & well. Wide natural path leads to water’s edge w/ dock included. Surveyed 2026. Once in a lifetime real estate.

49567 Fish Lake Road, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes.

$115,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7112509 MLS ⋅ 944 SqFt.
City Home! Cute and clean 2 BED/1BATH starter home or investment property located in a great neighborhood! This property has so much potential! Sold AS-IS!

211 5th Street SE, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of REALTY XPERTS.

$660,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7112164 MLS ⋅ 2,216 SqFt.
Don't let this amazing property slip by you! Solid, custom, slab on grade, 4 bed/3 bath/3 stall nicely finished garage, surrounded by approximately 13 acres of nature. Horse ready with tack room, fenced pasture, ponds, trees, wildlife and so much more. Less than half a mile from Lake Lizzie public access and just a short drive to Prairie Lake, Lake Lida and several more. Perfectly located just 45 minutes from Fargo/Moorhead, 20 minutes from Detroit Lakes, 5 minutes from Pelican Rapids. Don't wait, schedule a showing today! Current parcel to be split to approximately 13 and 23 acres (negotiable and tbd with survey).

44308 220th Avenue, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of Trilogy Real Estate.

$210,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7109844 MLS ⋅ 640 SqFt.
FRANKLIN LAKE - Level lot and newly updated cabin with large lakeside deck and only a few easy steps to your own dock! This is a great opportunity to own property on Franklin Lake at a more affordable price! Sand shoreline, hard bottom lake frontage, and catch fish off your own private dock!! Cabin interior has been totally remodeled in 2026 to include a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, new bath with shower, new windows, and new mechanical. Located in a Common Interest Community, you own the cabin while sharing the grounds, and lawn care is handled for you, allowing for low maintenance lake living. Franklin Lake Condominiums Association has 7 units, each with their own dock.

47209 Franklin Court, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Preferred Partners.

$199,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 7110322 MLS
Capture your slice of private MN lakeshore here on West Lake Olaf! Vintage Up-North feel. This 7.48 Acre parcel has OVER 1000 feet of shoreline! Full of dense hardwoods and set up for success, with the difficult prep work for a road into your build site already completed and approved. Bring your building plans, with electricity buried and easily accessible. Located on a private cul-de-sac. A serene and peaceful property that is ready for what's next! Only 35 minutes to F-M area.

LOT 6 West Lake Olaf Road, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of Jack Chivers Realty.

$425,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7104989 MLS ⋅ 912 SqFt.
Lake memories start here. Tucked away at the end of a publicly maintained road, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath seasonal cabin on Tamarac Lake is the perfect place to slow down, spend time outdoors, and enjoy summers the way they were meant to be. The lake-facing sunroom is ideal for morning coffee, rainy-day card games, or relaxing after a day on the water. This isn't a high-maintenance lake home, it's a true cabin designed for simple, carefree weekends. Arrive, change into your lake clothes, and spend your days boating, fishing, kayaking, or gathering with friends at the sandbar. As evening falls, settle in around the fire and enjoy everything lake life has to offer. Currently used as a seasonal cabin and not winterized, the property offers excellent potential for future improvements if extended use is desired. Turnkey property being sold as is thus providing an opportunity to start enjoying the lake immediately. Sale includes most furniture, furnishings, appliances, docks, lawn care equipment, and other personal property—making it easy to arrive, unpack, and start making memories. Conveniently located just 10 miles north of Pelican Rapids, 20 miles from Detroit Lakes and an easy 45 min drive from the Fargo-Moorhead area, this is your chance to own an affordable lakeside getaway and start creating memories that will last for generations.

48488 Pike Beach Road, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of Beyond Realty.

$380,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7090046 MLS ⋅ 1,187 SqFt.
Turnkey lake place ready for your enjoyment. This beautiful property is being sold fully furnished! Just a couple items leaving. Outdoor furniture and all household furniture and items staying other than the exclusions listed. Dock included! 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, updated siding, maintenance free deck, plus a large sunken living room and spacious kitchen make this the perfect affordable lake place. Add the garage with 1/2 bath and changing area, plus a full RV hookup on the property with 30amp electric, water, and sewer!! This creates a property where you can invite your friends and enjoy Tamarac which is just a 45 min drive to the FM area!! Agent related to Seller

48658 Alder Drive, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of Park Co., REALTORS®.

$69,900
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7103472 MLS ⋅ 1,168 SqFt.
Attention investors and DIY enthusiasts! Multiple exit strategies: finish this remodel then either flip, rent or move in! Home being sold as is.

201 1st Street SE, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of Jeff Hagel.

$950,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7101438 MLS ⋅ 2,976 SqFt.
Lake Lida Yr. Round. Charming lake house with all of the ideal elements. Beautiful level lot with 65’ rip-rapped frontage and gorgeous lake bottom. Back lot is an uncommon 2+ acres of green space and outbuildings. Lake house is 2400 sqft and incredibly well built, 4BD/3BA with an attached 2 stall finished garage (slab build/in-floor heat). Main floor combined kitchen, dining and living, bedroom/den, full bath and laundry. True ease to potential one level living. Upper level primary extends to a pretty sunroom that takes in the lake. The upper level continues with two additional bedrooms, full bath and fun flex room over the garage. Upper level family room looks out over the water and walks out to lake side deck. Great bones, great real estate, great function on a really great lake.

44114 Outlet Beach Road, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes.

$674,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7102477 MLS ⋅ 2,033 SqFt.
Welcome to your private lakeside retreat on beautiful South Lida, where stunning panoramic views of Maplewood State Park create the perfect backdrop for year-round living. This home & has been loved and maintained for 24 years by one owner. This spacious floor plan features 3-bedrooms and 3-baths, main-floor laundry, and a three-season sunroom overlooking the lake. The lower level expands your living space and includes a family room, bedroom, bathroom and a generous 25' x 15' unfinished flex room. This home offers geothermal heating and cooling, a heated and insulated attached double garage with pull-down attic storage, and an underground sprinkler system. Outside, you'll appreciate the beautifully landscaped yard filled with mature trees, colorful perennials, and lush perrenials. Steel siding and a recently tar resurfaced driveway. Recent updates include a new septic system, new ABC Seamless gutters, downspouts and leaf guards, new garage doors and openers, and a freshly sealed driveway—all completed in 2026. Enjoy exclusive access to nearby tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a peaceful lakeside getaway, this one-of-a-kind South Lida home offers the best of year-round lake living.

23716 Stony Bar Circle, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of REALTY XPERTS.

$1,350,000
ACTIVE Status ⋅ 3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7098350 MLS ⋅ 4,960 SqFt.
Welcome to this exceptional shouse! Situated on a generous 2.78-acres on North Lida, the beautifully landscaped grounds surrounding the shouse create a picturesque setting. The adjacent 2.4 acre parcel also included. As you enter the living space, you'll be captivated by the breathtaking views of the nearby lake from the spacious living room. The open concept kitchen seamlessly connects to the living area, making it an ideal space for entertaining. The master suite features a tile shower and a double vanity. The shop is capable of accommodating up to 9 vehicles and has unbelievable potential. Adjacent to the shop, you'll find a wet bar. The loft area, overlooking the shop, offers a versatile space that can be utilized as an additional sleeping area, home office, etc. The beach club membership offers a pool, gathering space & optional space for a boat lift. To experience the perfect combination of functionality & beauty this shouse offers, schedule a showing with your favorite realtor today!

24086 Bass Harbor Trail, Pelican Rapids

Listing courtesy of FpG Realty.

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