West Central Minnesota
Grant County homes for sale
About 6,139 people live in Grant County, and Elbow Lake is its seat. Janet Matchinsky works the whole county, and the 6 town pages below show what she knows about each one.
Service area
Where Grant County sits
A small prairie-and-lakes county west of Alexandria; Janet's NorthstarMLS record includes a Hoffman closing. Elbow Lake, Ashby, Hoffman and Herman are the main towns.
Grant County at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 6,139 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County seat | Elbow Lake |
| Land area | 547.8 sq mi (Census Gazetteer) |
| Water area | 27.7 sq mi |
| Towns on this page | 8 |
| Lakes on this site | 4 |
| Janet's recent closings here | 1 |
Largest first
Towns in Grant County
The largest towns in Grant County by 2023 population are Elbow Lake (1,281), Hoffman (710), Ashby (481), and Herman (390). Every town below has its own page with population, school district, nearest lakes and Janet's sales nearby.
Traverse County towns
Towns in Traverse County roll up to this Grant County page, the closest county hub to them.
Minnesota's least-populated county, on the western state line. Wheaton and Browns Valley are the towns.
Lake finder
Lakes in Grant County
Pelican Lake at Ashby, Pomme de Terre Lake and Lake Christina on the Douglas line, a well-known waterfowl lake.
The largest lake on this site in Grant County is Pelican Lake at 3,761 acres. Each lake page lists depth, public access, fish species and the towns around it, all from the Minnesota DNR.
Track record
Janet in Grant County
Janet also represented the buyer on 1 closing in this period; homes listed by other brokerages are counted here rather than shown while NorthstarMLS confirms how they may be displayed.
Talk to Janet
Buying or selling in Grant County
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of home you want in Grant County. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
Before you list in Grant County, talk to Janet. A short call will tell you what buyers are paying, what needs fixing, and what can wait.
Sell in Grant 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 Grant County
What is the first step to buying in Grant County?
Call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and tell her what you are looking for. She will ask about budget, timing, and must-haves, connect you with a lender if you need a pre-approval, and start sending listings.
Which lakes are in Grant County?
The Grant County lakes with pages on this site are Pelican Lake, Pomme de Terre Lake, and Barrett Lake, largest first. Each page lists acres, depth, public access and the towns around the lake, all from the Minnesota DNR.
Do homes in Grant County have a well and septic?
Inside city limits, most homes are on municipal water and sewer, and outside town, private wells and septic systems are the norm. Minnesota requires a well disclosure at sale, and most counties here require a septic compliance inspection when a property changes hands.
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Talk to Janet about Grant County
Full-time broker, one phone number, every town on this page.