Brainerd Lakes, MN relocation guide
Moving to Lake Shore, MN
$513,200Median home value
Cass CountyArea
Minutes to Brainerd; about 2.5 hours to the Twin CitiesCommute profile
About Lake Shore
Lake Shore is a small lake-country city on the south shore of Gull Lake, in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes vacation region. The housing stock is a mix of classic cabins, modern lake homes, and year-round residences — many owners are seasonal. Summers bring boating, golf, and resort life; winters bring snowmobiling and ice fishing.
Home prices in Lake Shore
The median home value in Lake Shore is $513,200.
Top places in Lake Shore
- Gull Lake — one of Minnesota's premier recreational lakes, on the city's doorstep.
- Madden's on Gull Lake — classic resort with golf courses, marina, and dining.
- Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake — longtime family resort just north of town.
- Paul Bunyan State Trail — paved biking trail running through the lakes area.
- Nisswa — shops, restaurants, and turtle races about 10 minutes north.
- Brainerd International Raceway — drag racing and road-course events in nearby Brainerd.
Commuting from Lake Shore
- Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is about 15 minutes southeast.
- MN-371 and County Road 77 connect to Brainerd and the Twin Cities (~2.5 hours).
- No rail or transit service; the area is car-dependent.
Lake Shore FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Shore, MN?
The median home value in Lake Shore is $513,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Lake Shore, MN?
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is about 15 minutes southeast.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.