Hi Elizabeth,
I am assuming this is a vacant lot. Is this correct? I sell real estate in Big Lake Minnesota and have found the water clarity is not as important to my buyers as the grade to the lake, lot size overall and what can be built there. I find many buyers will pay more if the shore is a gentle grade as apposed to a sharp cliff and if there is a sandy beach rather than weeds etc, it's really a bonus.
You are correct in that recreation lake prices versus environmental lakes and river prices can have a large gap. I hope this helps and if you need any other information please feel free to call me. I can do a market for you too if you like. Good Luck! (I have attached a link to the DNR web site if you are looking for lake, water clarity and classifications, hope this helps!)
Laura Adams - Wed May 21 2008, 12:29
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