Swift County · 71 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Appleton, MN
If you are shopping for a home in Appleton, Janet Matchinsky can show it the same day from her Alexandria office, 71 miles away. Buyers here find established neighborhoods, newer builds on the edges, and country properties with room to spread out.
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The town
Living in Appleton
Farm town on the Pomme de Terre River in western Swift County.
Roughly 1,365 people make their home in Appleton. It is served by Lac qui Parle Valley Schools, sits in Swift County with Benson as the seat, and uses ZIP code 56208.
As the crow flies, Appleton is 22 miles west of Benson (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 57 miles southwest of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Appleton is the second-largest of the 7 Swift County towns on this site.
Appleton at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 1,365 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Swift County |
| County seat | Benson |
| School district | Lac qui Parle Valley Schools |
| ZIP code | 56208 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 71 mi, an hour and 20 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Lake Emily, is about 29 miles away in Pope County. Lake Emily is a 2,316-acre lake in southwest Pope County near Hancock. With a maximum depth of 6 feet it is almost entirely littoral, so it draws waterfowl and hunters more than deep-water boaters.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Appleton
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Appleton itself or within a normal showing radius of it. Her nearest closings are 2 in Pennock, about 41 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 are in Prinsburg (44 miles), Villard (51 miles), and Spicer (54 miles).
Elsewhere in the region
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Buying or selling in Appleton
To see homes in Appleton, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will set up showings around your schedule.
If you are considering selling in Appleton, Janet will walk through your home and pull recent comparable sales. Her pricing recommendation comes with no obligation to list.
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FAQ
Questions about Appleton
What is the first step to buying in Appleton?
Tell Janet what you want in Appleton, 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.
How far is Appleton from Alexandria?
Appleton is about 71 miles from Janet's office in Alexandria, roughly an hour and 20 minutes by car in normal conditions. She covers it as part of her regular territory, so showings here are not a special trip.
Do homes in Appleton 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.
What is the first step to selling in Appleton?
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.
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