Minnesota
The Sakatah Lake real estate market is a beautiful, but less active, marketplace for lake property in Minnesota.
Normally there are very few lake homes for sale at Sakatah Lake, and very few listings for lots and land.
Sakatah Lake is one of Minnesota's largest lakes and has 8 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Owatonna Degner Regional Airport, is only 22 miles away.
Sakatah Lake is located in Waterville, Minnesota. Mankato is 30 miles west and Minneapolis is 63 miles north. There are a few smaller airfields nearby, but the closest major airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, which is typically 58 minutes away. Urgent care can be provided at Mayo Clinic Health System-Waseca, 16 minutes away. Snacks and groceries can be found at Davis’ Marketplace, 4 minutes away. Many highly rated restaurants are nearby, such as El Molino and Old Town Tavern.
With 892 acres, the opportunities for fun and excitement on Sakatah Lake are endless. Sakatah Lake is connected to Lower Sakatah Lake by the passageway under the Leroy Avenue Bridge. Between the upper and lower portions of the lake, there are over 1,000 acres of water. Boating, fishing, and swimming are regular activities on the lake. Anglers looking to toss out a line have a chance to catch walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, black crappie, and white bass.
Sakatah Lake State Park’s most popular trails are Sakatah Singing Hills and Explore the Big Woods. Along the way, you will have excellent bird-watching opportunities. The park also schedules days strictly for deer hunting. Its campground includes full-service lots along with a bathroom and shower house. The nearby town of Faribault features Faribault Aquatic Center, Faribault Golf & Country Club, Faribo West Mall, and the River Bend Nature Center.
Minneapolis offers many attractions, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints. The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks. Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry. Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.
Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a vacation home, or waterfront property, Sakatah Lake is an excellent choice.