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Emmetsburg

Emmetsburg is a small town (pop. 3,958) with a big heart. It is small enough so you can know your neighbors, but large enough to offer almost everything you want. Home of Iowa Lakes Community College. Five Island Lake is the center of recreational activities year round.

Many activities are offered for citizens, such as an olympic-sized swimming pool, a 9-hole golf course, tennis and basketball courts, new wrestling facility, parks, boating, skiing, and fishing, numerous organized activities for youth and adults through the City Recreation Program and the Wellness Center Program. Median house value is $91,000

Area Insights

"The Harbor"

West Lake Okoboji

The harbor is a man made inlet located on the north end of West Lake. A board walk surrounds the harbor and this is one of the most tranquil parts of the lake. Homeowners in the harbor have a more affordable way to have access to West Lake, and still get to enjoy the clean waters West Lake has to offer. Homes in the Harbor typically range from about $350k to as much as $700k.

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"The Bridge"

West Lake Okoboji

"The Bridge" has been referred to by the Wharf Bridge, the Kentucky Fried Chicken Bridge, the bridge connecting East and West, among other names. In the good old days, this was actually a draw bridge converted to the current permanent structure. In the 90's when the 3 lane was installed, there was talk about removing the bridge and making some drastic changes. All in all, the base of the bridge remained, and the upper structure was improved. I remember as a kid jumping off the bridge, and fishing on and under the bridge. In fact, an unforgettable memory I have is when I was fishing with my cousin and I casted out trying to reach the opposite corner of the bridge with my lure. In mid air, a pigeon flew and the timing was so great that my line wrapped around the pigeon, and the pigeon went into the water. I reeled it up and had caught a pigeon. My cousin then decided to hold this pigeon inside the front of his coat. We went to show people at Okoboji Boats what we had caught. When we got there, he opened his jacket, and the pigeon had pooped all over his white shirt.

SPORTSMANS DRIVE 3

Royal

Build your new house on a nice and quiet Milford lot.

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"Turn-Over" Thermocline

West Lake Okoboji

Referred to locally as the lake turning over the thermocline is a feature of lakes with deep water. The water on the top of the lake changes temperature much more variably during the year. On West Lake, it can reach as much as 75 degrees in July while the water below, greater than 35 or 40 feet deep is relatively stable around 45 degrees. In the fall and early winter, the top strata of the lake will cool to below 45 degrees, and then because it becomes denser, it will "sink" below the lower strata, thus, displacing it and making the lake "turn-over". In the deepest part of West Lake (near the 136ft mark), no light is availble, and hence little life is known whether fish or plant. Typically questions are raised as to why the surface water gets dirty for a short period of time in the fall, this this is the standard answer.

Boulders Inn

Milford

Boulders Inn and Suites promises to make your Okoboji vacation comfortable and relaxing. This new hotel just south of Emerald Hills golf course between Milford and Arnolds Park offers 40 rooms with suites to meet your individual needs. One of the best things about Boulders Inn is that it is within walking distance of the Taco House. For some of you, I know that can be a big deal!

SUNNYVILLE

Arnolds Park

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Miller's Bay in West Lake Okoboji

Miller's Bay

West Lake Okoboji

Miller's Bay, on the west side of West Lake is a popular spot for boaters in the summer to just go chill out, throw an anchor, and relax. On the weekends, this bay is filled with boats tied up to each other offering families the opportunity to have the kids swim, or you might find a bunch of party animals chugging beers and enjoying the summer sun. Either way, everyone is having a great time, and so if you are out and about, just know that Millers Bay is where boaters go in the summer to be where the party is at.

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Emmetsburg Homes For Sale

2106 & 2108 Main Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
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Status: Active

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Look no further than this prime commercial building located in a high-traffic location, on Highway 18 in Emmetsburg. This property, including both 2106 & 2108 Main Street, offers a total of...

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Listed by : JOHNSON REALTY, JAYDEN JOHNSON
1601 Grand Ave Lots 17-22, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
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Status: Active

Incredible building opportunity with a Custom Home Builder! Either purchase all of these lots together & own the whole block or buy the already designated building lots (divided into 5 groups) or best yet...buy a combo of which lots work best for...

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Listed by : EXIT REALTY- GREAT PLAINS JACKSON, DANA REINDERS (712.358.0042)
1601 Grand Ave Lots 11-16, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
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Status: Active

Incredible building opportunity with a Custom Home Builder! Either purchase all of these lots together & own the whole block or buy the already designated building lots (divided into 5 groups) or best yet...buy a combo of which lots work best for...

  • 230364MLS #
  • N/ABATHS
  • N/ABEDS
  • 13794SQFT
Listed by : EXIT REALTY- GREAT PLAINS JACKSON, DANA REINDERS (712.358.0042)

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