West Central Minnesota
Douglas County homes for sale
Janet Matchinsky helps buyers and sellers throughout Douglas County, a county of roughly 39,953 people with its seat in Alexandria. Below are the 10 communities she serves here, with a page for each.
Service area
Where Douglas County sits
Janet's home county and the center of her business, with the office at 302 Kenwood St in Alexandria. The county mixes year-round lake homes, in-town neighborhoods and small farm towns like Osakis, Garfield and Miltona.
Douglas County at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 39,953 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County seat | Alexandria |
| Land area | 636.9 sq mi (Census Gazetteer) |
| Water area | 83.3 sq mi |
| Towns on this page | 10 |
| Lakes on this site | 24 |
| Janet's recent closings here | 22 |
Largest first
Towns in Douglas County
The largest towns in Douglas County by 2023 population are Alexandria (14,943), Osakis (1,752), Evansville (590), and Brandon (498). Every town below has its own page with population, school district, nearest lakes and Janet's sales nearby.
Lake finder
Lakes in Douglas County
Home of the Alexandria chain of lakes: Lake Carlos, Le Homme Dieu, Darling, Ida, Miltona and Osakis, with 83 square miles of water in the county.
The largest lake on this site in Douglas County is Lake Osakis at 6,389 acres. Each lake page lists depth, public access, fish species and the towns around it, all from the Minnesota DNR.
Track record
Janet in Douglas County
Janet's recent closings as the listing brokerage include 17 sales in Douglas County: 12 sales in Osakis, 3 sales in Alexandria, 1 sale in Carlos, and 1 sale in Miltona. 11 of those are Longview Circle lots in Osakis.
Janet also represented the buyer on 5 closings in this period; homes listed by other brokerages are counted here rather than shown while NorthstarMLS confirms how they may be displayed.
$61,000
Cr-10 (lot, no house number)
Osakis, MN 56360
- 7 acres
- Lot
$30,000 to $79,000
Longview Circle SE lots
Osakis, MN 56360
- 11 lots
- 0.92 to 3.14 acres
The Broker Reciprocity logo marks sold data supplied by NorthstarMLS through its Broker Reciprocity program. Data believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
14 active listings in Douglas County. Listed by Home Match Realty.
All 14 are on the listings page.
Talk to Janet
Buying or selling in Douglas County
If Douglas County is on your list, Janet can line up showings, pull comparable sales, and connect you with a local lender. Call or text (320) 219-2488 to get the search started.
Sellers in Douglas County can start with a quick call to (320) 219-2488. Janet will schedule a walk-through, pull comparable sales, and set a price that brings showings.
Sell in Douglas County
Each larger town has its own seller page with the process, what has sold nearby and the home value form. Smaller towns use the main sell page.
FAQ
Questions about Douglas County
What is the first step to selling in Douglas County?
Ask Janet for a market analysis, which is free and carries no obligation. She will walk through the home, pull comparable sales from NorthstarMLS, and tell you what it would list for. She will also tell you what is worth doing before photos.
Which lakes are in Douglas County?
The Douglas County lakes with pages on this site are Lake Osakis, Lake Miltona, and Lake Ida, largest first. Each page lists acres, depth, public access and the towns around the lake, all from the Minnesota DNR.
What is winter access like for rural homes near Douglas County?
City streets and county roads are plowed by the city and the county. Township roads are plowed by the township, and private drives and some lake roads fall to the owner or an association. Janet asks who plows the road before you buy.
See all communities or read the relocation guide.
From the blog
Reading about Douglas County
Due Diligence
Buying a Home With More Than One Parcel ID
Buying a Minnesota home on more than one parcel? Check each tax bill and legal description, road access, what the loan covers and limits on a later sale.
Property Types
Buying a Manufactured Home With Land in Minnesota
A manufactured home on land in Minnesota needs its title or affixture records, serial numbers, foundation papers and loan eligibility checked before you buy.
Lake Property
How to Check Minnesota Shoreland Rules Before Renovating a Lake Home
Expanding a Minnesota lake home depends on its shoreland class, setbacks, lot coverage, septic capacity and permit history. Check them before buying to remodel.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Douglas County
Full-time broker, one phone number, every town on this page.