Stearns County · 54 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Albany, MN
Albany gives buyers more choice than the smaller towns nearby, and Janet Matchinsky knows its streets from years of showings. In-town homes, newer builds at the edge, and rural places with a few acres all come up for sale through the year.
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The town
Living in Albany
I-94 town between St. Cloud and Alexandria. Newer subdivisions on the edge of town and older homes near downtown.
Albany, ZIP 56307, is a city of roughly 2,832 in Stearns County. Students attend Albany Area Schools, and county offices are in St. Cloud.
As the crow flies, Albany is 13 miles east of Melrose (the closest larger town Janet covers), 20 miles west of St. Cloud (the county seat), and 43 miles southeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. Albany shares its school district with Avon and Freeport.
Albany at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 2,832 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Stearns County |
| County seat | St. Cloud |
| School district | Albany Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56307 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 54 mi, an hour |
Big Fish Lake is about 9 miles away. Big Fish Lake sits north of Cold Spring in Stearns County and is one of the deeper lakes in the area at 70 feet. It is 557 acres with one DNR concrete ramp.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Albany
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Albany itself. Her nearest closing is in Richmond, about 12 miles away as the crow flies, where she represented the buyer (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules). The closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold, in St. Cloud (20 miles), Long Prairie (28 miles), and Spicer (32 miles), are farther than a normal showing radius.
Home Match Realty listings sold elsewhere in the region
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FAQ
Questions about Albany
What is the first step to buying in Albany?
Tell Janet what you want in Albany, your budget and your timing. She sets up a NorthstarMLS search, connects you with a lender for a pre-approval if you need one, and starts scheduling.
Do homes in Albany 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.
How far is Albany from Alexandria?
Albany is about 54 miles from Janet's office in Alexandria, roughly an hour by car in normal conditions. She covers it as part of her regular territory, so showings here are not a special trip.
What is the first step to selling in Albany?
Call Janet before you spend money on updates. She will tell you what Albany buyers pay for, what to leave alone, and what the home would list for today.
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