Clear Lake Real Estate

Clear Lake, nestled in the heart of Iowa, is a charming city that perfectly balances small-town warmth with vibrant community spirit. Known for its stunning natural beauty, Clear Lake boasts a picturesque landscape characterized by its namesake lake, which spans over 3,600 acres and offers a plethora of recreational activities year-round. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy fishing, boating, and swimming during the summer months, while winter brings opportunities for ice fishing and snowmobiling on the frozen lake.

The city is not just defined by its outdoor adventures; it also has a rich cultural scene. Clear Lake hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including the popular Clear Lake Arts and Crafts Festival and the lively Summer Concert Series. These community gatherings foster a sense of belonging and provide a platform for local artists and musicians to showcase their talents.

Families will appreciate the excellent school system, which is dedicated to providing quality education and nurturing the next generation. With safe neighborhoods, friendly neighbors, and a low crime rate, Clear Lake is an ideal place to raise a family or enjoy a peaceful retirement.

For those who appreciate history, the city is home to the historic Surf Ballroom, where the legendary Buddy Holly performed in 1959. This venue continues to host live music events, keeping the spirit of rock and roll alive.

Whether you’re seeking a serene lakeside retreat or an active community filled with events and activities, Clear Lake, Iowa, offers a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a wonderful place to call home. Explore the charm of Clear Lake and discover why so many choose to make this vibrant city their own!

Newest Listings in Clear Lake

$299,900

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7147038 MLS

This quick move-in 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom Foster floorplan in the Parkside community features an open-concept layout. The spacious living room features a fireplace for great ambience. The main bedroom includes an oversized walk-in closet for ample storage. There is a loft upstairs for additional space. Enjoy a large yard on a corner lot in a peaceful community setting. Parkside provides convenient access to Highway 10 and major roads, along with close proximity to shopping, grocery stores, and everyday amenities. This home is part of the Sunsational Summer Savings Event, offering up to 6% seller contributions for qualified purchases completed by July 19th.

8424 Cherry Street, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of LGI Realty-Minnesota, LLC.

$699,000

4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7146591 MLS

This picturesque 39.33 acre hobby farm offers endless potential and opportunity to create your dream rural retreat. Features are a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with updated kitchen and living room w/ gas fireplace (2005) main floor laundry, lower level family room w/ in floor heat and w/ walk out basement. Well insulated 2 car detached garage, Newer amazing 48X64 shop w/16 ft sidewalls and 16X64 lean to, insulated, in floor heat, full bathroom, office, and 10X64 loft. 34X110 2 story barn, 40X64 loafing shed, 36X60 Quonset w/ 14X60 lean to, silos, chicken coop, apple trees, large area for gardening, private pond w/ panfish. Solar panels and back up generator. The beautiful land is rolling w/ abundant pasture and gorgeous trees. Wildlife is this area is amazing- deer, bear, turkeys and take the kids fishing in your own private pond. This property is ideal for cattle, horses, sheep, raising chickens. whether you are an avid hunting, nature enthusiast, or simply looking to begin your farming venture or just peaceful country living. Come take a look!

3095 CTY RD Q, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Biltmore Realty, LLC.

$425,000

7146558 MLS

This 50.84-acre premier hunting property near Santiago, Minnesota, and in the Becker school district, is the kind of turnkey whitetail parcel that takes years of planning and habitat work to create. The St. Francis River meanders through the length of the property, providing classic river-bottom habitat, natural travel corridors, security cover, and additional pinch points for cruising bucks. The property also supports a strong turkey population, with abundant signs and very frequent sightings. The property was professionally planned and improved with immaculate food plots, an established trail system, two water ponds, light duty bridges, strategically opened canopy, and selective tree removal designed to create funnels, bottlenecks, and predictable deer movement. A diverse mix of mature hardwoods, brush, river bottom, openings, and food creates outstanding habitat in a relatively compact footprint. Multiple access points and carefully selected stand locations allow hunters to adjust their approach based on wind direction, while bridges across the St. Francis River provide convenient access throughout the property. Three professionally installed 12 Point deer stands are already in place, making this an exceptionally well-prepared hunting setup. The property's location adds another dimension. Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is within walking distance, placing the property alongside a roughly 30,700-acre refuge with a diverse mix of forest, oak savanna, prairie, wetlands, and St. Francis River habitat. The refuge itself offers public deer hunting in designated areas during applicable seasons, providing substantial additional hunting opportunities nearby. The reputation of this area for quality whitetails is backed by the Boone and Crockett record books. With a strong history of both deer and turkey already documented on the property, this is an area with legitimate trophy potential. Despite its secluded hunting feel, the property is conveniently located near the heart of Santiago and within the desirable corridor between St. Cloud and the northwestern Twin Cities metro. Santiago is approximately 16 miles from St. Cloud, 18 miles from Elk River, and 12 miles north of Becker, while Sherburne County offers convenient connections to U.S. Highway 10 and I-94. For the serious whitetail hunter, this property combines professionally designed habitat, river-bottom hunting, proven wildlife use, turnkey infrastructure, and immediate proximity to one of central Minnesota's largest blocks of protected wildlife habitat. This property is the full package and a combination that is increasingly difficult to find. The property is believed to be buildable as well (buyer to verify to meet their goals).

0000 17th St, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Midwest Land Group LLC.

$325,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7146184 MLS

A lot of house and a lot of garage best describes this unique property! Located on the edge of town, this nicely maintained two-level home has two complete and separate levels of living. The upstairs has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and the lower level has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Both levels have their own kitchen/dining/living room and laundry areas. Plenty of room to house the mother-in-law downstairs or a separate place for the adult kids, or rent it out to a buddy. If that isn't enough space, there's a full open loft above the completely insulated and heated 30' x 48" garage! 3 commercial grade overhead doors and lot's of shop space. The garage has plumbing in the floor for a bathroom. Natural gas, electricity, and municipal water meters for the home and garage are combined. Call your Agent today to schedule a showing! You won't be disappointed!!

131 2nd Avenue, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Dane Arthur Real Estate Agency.

$333,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7137527 MLS

Welcome to this well-maintained lake-area home, ideally situated near Rush Lake, Briggs Lake, and Lake Julia. This charming 2-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home offers comfortable one-level living with additional finished space in the lower level. The main level features a warm and inviting kitchen with beautiful woodwork, complemented by knotty pine finishes throughout the home. A bright sunroom with a vaulted ceiling and large windows provides a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the surrounding natural setting. Recent improvements include a remodeled porch and addition (with air conditioning), an updated heating system, and a new refrigerator installed in 2025. The finished lower level adds valuable flexibility with a spacious recreation room, bonus room, and utility/laundry room. With its convenient one-level layout, thoughtful updates, inviting character, and proximity to several area lakes, this home offers a wonderful opportunity for year-round living or a relaxing lake-area retreat. The previous dock was removed due to deterioration from rot. There is no legal written documentation for the dock. The buyer may have the option to install a new dock in the same location at the buyer’s expense.

5590 108th Avenue, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Pemberton RE.

$325,000

7133327 MLS

Freshly updated & ready for business! This standout Clear Lake property has undergone an impressive transformation with redone kitchen, updated bathrooms and basement. Fresh paint and flooring. Located on Main Avenue with excellent visibility, this versatile property combines a fresh, modern interior with functional layout that can accommodate a variety of business needs. Multiple private offices, welcoming reception areas provide plenty of flexibility. Property is currently being used and a residential rental to a single family.

8927 Main Avenue, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc..

$789,900

7136416 MLS

INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY WITH HIGHWAY 10 VISIBILITY AND BNSF RAILROAD ADJACENCY. SEE SUPPLEMENTS FOR BROCHURE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Approximately 15.38 acres strategically positioned along the Highway 10 corridor in Clear Lake. The property offers approximately 1,600 feet of highway visibility, indirect Highway 10 access and direct adjacency to the BNSF railroad corridor. Located within Orderly Annexation Area Zone 3 and identified for future Business & Industry land use, this site presents compelling long-term potential for commercial, industrial, warehouse, contractor, transportation or owner-user development, subject to applicable zoning and governmental approvals. The property includes an extensively updated approximately 1,060-square-foot residence with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Improvements include a new septic system, plumbing, electrical, kitchen, bathrooms, furnace and central air conditioning. Additional improvements include a detached 1.5-car garage and a 28×30 fully insulated and heated outbuilding that is partially finished. Potential exists to divide the property into an approximately five-acre residential parcel and an approximately 10.7-acre development parcel, subject to final survey, recording and governmental approval. This configuration may allow an investor to sell, lease or retain the residence separately while positioning the remaining acreage for future development. The property directly adjoins the BNSF corridor and may offer potential for a future private rail spur. Any rail connection is subject to BNSF review and approval, engineering feasibility, easements, permitting and governmental approvals. The property is not presently rail-served. Existing improvements may provide interim rental income, office or owner-occupancy possibilities while future development plans are pursued. Conceptual site planning illustrates the property’s potential; proposed building layouts are conceptual only and have not been approved. A distinctive opportunity combining existing improvements, divisible acreage, Highway 10 exposure, future Business & Industry land-use planning and potential rail-access advantages. Buyer and buyer’s agent to independently verify acreage, zoning, land-use designation, annexation requirements, access, utilities, soils, wetlands, building capacity, subdivision feasibility and rail-spur potential.

7681 70th Avenue SE, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Referral Realty.

$429,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7140078 MLS

Rush Lake Living starts here! A beautifully updated one-level lake home on the Briggs Chain of Lakes. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat offers over 1,200 square feet of light-filled living, and gorgeous lake views. Inside is an open-concept layout that flows effortlessly from room to room, a primary bedroom with a generous walk-in closet, copious storage and a spacious family room with relaxing lake views. The home has been completely updated with new flooring, appliances, paint, landscaping and renovated bathroom. Enjoy your morning coffee and nightly sunsets on the large deck or head down to your own private lakefront for fishing, swimming, and boating. Additional parking and storage with an oversized detached garage, a 8x14ft shed and an asphalt horseshoe driveway. This is lake life made simple - move-in ready for your next chapter on the water. ALL furniture, Toro Zero Mower, Pontoon lift, Roll in dock, Jet Ski lift and PONTOON included in sale.

11426 54th Street, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC.

$375,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 7142134 MLS

A natural paradise, serene & idyllic! Torgerson Creek, a class one trout stream, wends its way through this property near where it connects to the South Fork Hay River! A beautiful mix of meadow, pasture, and woods are yours to enjoy! Thatcher Park is about 1/4 mile to the north along Highway K, and affords access to the South Fork Hay River for recreation! 3 bedrooms, plus a multi-purpose room upstairs! 10'x26' three season, glass-enclosed front porch! Enclosed breezeway between the attached garage and residence. There's a small barn (30x27) that has been re-sided and is currently used as a chicken coop and storage building! If you've been wanting the country lifestyle, you OWE yourselves a showing of this one-of-a-kind property! Schedule your showing soon!

N14259 County Road K, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Haasch Real Estate Services.

$416,900

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 7142318 MLS

Ask how to get up to 6% seller contributions toward your purchase! This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom Rachel floorplan with a 3-car garage in the Parkside community is currently under construction and set to complete on October 30th. The Rachel offers a rare opportunity to own a home of this size and configuration in the area. This home features an open-concept layout with vaulted ceilings and a fireplace in the living room, creating a bright and functional space for everyday living and entertaining. Quartz countertops are found throughout, adding a clean, modern finish. The main bathroom includes dual vanity sinks and a walk-in shower for added convenience. Parkside offers convenient access to Highway 10 and main roads, along with close proximity to shopping, grocery stores, and everyday amenities.

7696 Birch Street, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of LGI Realty-Minnesota, LLC.

$350,900

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 7142312 MLS

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Floyd floorplan in the Parkside community offers the convenience of single-level living. The open-concept layout includes a fireplace in the living room, creating a comfortable and functional living space. The main bedroom features an oversized walk-in closet providing ample storage. This home is under construction and is estimated to be completed in January. Enjoy a large backyard in a peaceful community setting. Parkside offers convenient access to Highway 10 and main roads, along with close proximity to shopping, grocery stores, and everyday amenities.

7695 Birch Street, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of LGI Realty-Minnesota, LLC.

$225,000

1 Baths ⋅ 7140430 MLS

Rare opportunity to own a highly visible commercial property in Clear Lake with an exceptional combination of retail/office space, storage, parking, and additional income-producing potential. Located along State Street with traffic counts of approximately 11,000 vehicles per day, this property provides outstanding exposure for an owner-user, investor, or business looking to establish a strong presence in the community. The primary sales building offers approximately 2,700 SF of sales/retail space, plus approximately 3,700 SF of additional storage space. The building was expanded in 2012 and features steel siding. The main level includes a restroom, while additional office space is available in the lower level, providing flexibility for private offices, or additional workspace. The primary building provides convenient access to the storage area through a drive-up ramp, making it easy to move inventory, equipment, materials, or other goods in and out of the building. Ample on-site parking provides convenience for customers, employees, tenants, and deliveries. ADDITIONAL 9,300 SF STORAGE BUILDING. A significant added-value component of this property is the approximately 9,300 SF additional storage building located parallel to the main sales building. This structure offers substantial storage capacity and tremendous flexibility for a buyer. The additional building creates numerous possibilities for an owner to utilize the space for equipment, inventory, vehicles, materials, seasonal storage, business expansion, or rental storage. The property is zoned to accommodate a wide range of potential commercial uses, including; Retail, Food/Restaurant, Office, Salon, Auto, Lodging/Hotel, Daycare, Entertainment & Recreation.

7918 State Street, Clear Lake

Listing courtesy of Central MN Realty LLC.

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