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Lake City offers peaceful, small-town living by Lake Pepin
Lake City is a riverside community by Lake Pepin, which sits on the Mississippi River and is the birthplace of water skiing. The small city is also home to many waterfront parks and beaches for water sports like boating and fishing, while sports tournaments and riverfront festivities make the community an ideal location for water living. Golf also has a prominent presence in the city, and the community is surrounded by golf courses and country clubs. In addition, the city’s historic district has a large selection of 19th-century buildings, while many contemporary shops and eateries dot the city’s waterfront
Many of the homes in Lake City are surrounded by large trees.
Learn more about the beginnings of water skiing in Lake City at Ohuta Park.
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From historic homes to new developments in Lake City
Homebuyers can find a large collection of 19th-century homes in the city. Many historic properties have Queen Anne, colonial and Folk Victorian influences or feature an eclectic mix of workers cottages. Other housing styles include 1950s to 1970s ranch-styles, Cape Cods and split-levels. New developments from the 21st century are often designed with contemporary ranch and New Traditional elements. The median sale price is approximately $300,000, which is below the national median of around $400,000. Single-family properties start around $150,000 and can go up to $350,000. Newer houses tend to be priced slightly higher and can go between $440,000 and $650,000, and custom-built waterfront properties can list over $1 million. Mobile homes are typically around $20,000 to $135,000. Townhouses are between $240,000 and $400,000, and waterfront condominiums can sell from $260,000 to over $450,000.
The homes near downtown Lake City come in a variety of historic architectural styles.
Newer ranch style homes offer one-level living in Lake City.
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Water recreation in Lake City is within arm's reach
Considered the gateway to Lake Pepin, which is the largest lake on the Mississippi River, water recreation at Lake City is a staple way of life. Residents can go boating, fishing, swimming, paddling, sailing, kayaking and water skiing, and then dock their boats at Lake City Marina. Overlooking Lake Pepin, the waterfront Hok-Si-La Park is over 250 acres and offers campgrounds, cabins and a public swimming beach. Home to many summer festivals like the Lake City Market by the Lake and Water Ski Days, Ohuta Park has the Riverwalk Trail, a modern playground and a beach. Those into golfing can play a round at one of the many courses in the city, including The Jewel Golf Club and Lake City Golf, both of which are open to the public. Residents can also explore over 14 miles of hiking trails, go bird watching or wildflower hunting at Frontenac State Park.
Campers and residents enjoy hiking at Hok Si La Park.
Lake City residents take advantage of life on Lake Pepin.
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Shopping and dining options along the waterfront
The city’s waterfront is dotted with shops, restaurants and local establishments. Kelly’s Lake House Bar & Grill offers waterfront dining with classic American fare. Port 104 has tavern eats, a bowling alley and events like different themed parties and live music nights. Popular boutiques include Lake Pepin Pearl Button Company and Treats & Treasures, which has a selection of clothing, sweets, gifts and souvenirs. People can get groceries at Lake City Fresh Market, and Walmart is about 15 miles away in Red Wing.
Kelly's Lake House Bar & Grill is a favorite local eatery that can be visited by boat.
Lake City residents enjoy shopping at Lake Pepin Pearl Button Co.
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Schools in Lake City's public school system
Lake City Public Schools serves the city. Bluff View Elementary serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade and gets a B-minus score from Niche. Lincoln High School teaches grades seven to 12 and has a B-minus. Lincoln High has partnered with Rochester Community and Technical College, Winona State University and Luther College to provide students with college credit courses. For private schooling, families may also consider the K-8 St. John's Lutheran School.
Bluff View Elementary School has a large recess area for students to play.
Lincoln Secondary School is a public high school located in Lake City, Minnesota.
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Waterfront festivals and sports races in the city
A wide variety of events take place in Lake City. The city’s chamber of commerce sponsors an annual golf tournament in the summer, and there’s a grand fireworks show over the city’s riverfront on Independence Day. Lake City Fall Fest has five weeks of fall activities like cider and spirit tastings, haunted trails and a family zone with fun games and activities. Float a Palooza, one of the city’s biggest beach parties, takes place at Ohuta Beach Park with a floating and paddleboarding race, food trucks and kids' entertainment. Other events include fishing, sailing and ice fishing contests,
Residents enjoy visiting the beach at Ohuta Park year-round.
Play the Hale Irwin designed The Jewel, a top rated course in Lake City.
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Distance to Red Wing and Rochester
U.S. Highways 61 and 63 pass through the city. Residents can call Hiawathaland Transit to schedule a bus ride within Goodhue and Wabasha counties. The closest Amtrak station is in Red Wing, which is about 15 miles northwest and has connections to Minneapolis. Rochester International Airport is approximately 45 miles away, and Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City is located right in the city center.
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On average, homes in Lake City, MN sell after 57 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake City, MN over the last 12 months is $320,000, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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