Stearns County · 61 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Avon, MN
Avon is one of the towns Janet Matchinsky works regularly, close enough to Alexandria that showings fit into a normal afternoon. The market includes in-town family homes, a few newer subdivisions, and rural acreage on the outskirts.
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The town
Living in Avon
I-94 town on the Spunk Lakes and the Lake Wobegon Trail, a popular St. Cloud commuter town.
Avon has a population of about 1,693 and sits in Stearns County, whose seat is St. Cloud. Avon is served by Albany Area Schools, and the ZIP code is 56310.
As the crow flies, Avon is 6 miles east of Albany (the closest larger town Janet covers), 14 miles west of St. Cloud (the county seat), and 49 miles southeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. Avon shares its school district with Albany and Freeport.
Avon at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 1,693 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Stearns County |
| County seat | St. Cloud |
| School district | Albany Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56310 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 61 mi, an hour and 10 minutes |
Big Fish Lake is about 6 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 Avon
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Avon itself. Her nearest closing is in Richmond, about 11 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 St. Cloud (14 miles), Long Prairie (32 miles), and Spicer (35 miles).
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Tell Janet what you want in Avon, your price range, and your timing. She will watch the MLS for you and call when something fits.
Sellers in Avon get a full plan from Janet: pricing, preparation, photography, MLS exposure, and negotiation, all handled by the broker herself.
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FAQ
Questions about Avon
What school district serves Avon?
Albany Area Schools serves most addresses in Avon, though district lines and city limits do not always match. Janet checks the district on the parcel record before you write an offer.
What is winter access like for rural homes near Avon?
City streets in Avon and county roads are plowed by the public, and township roads by the township. Private drives and many lake roads are plowed by their owners, and Janet finds out which before you buy a rural place.
What is the first step to selling in Avon?
Call Janet before you spend money on updates. She will tell you what Avon buyers pay for, what to leave alone, and what the home would list for today.
Do homes in Avon 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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