Grant County · 32 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Barrett, MN
Buyers looking at Barrett get the same attention from Janet Matchinsky as anyone in Alexandria, about 32 miles up the road. The housing stock leans toward well-kept older homes, a handful of newer ones, and country properties with outbuildings.
See every home for sale in Barrett, from every brokerage.
See Barrett homes for saleOpen the map around BarrettActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Barrett
Village on Barrett Lake along Highway 55. A mix of lake lots and older in-town homes.
With a population near 375, Barrett is the kind of place where neighbors know each other by truck. It is part of West Central Area Schools and Grant County, whose seat is Elbow Lake, and mail comes to ZIP 56311.
As the crow flies, Barrett is 6 miles southeast of Elbow Lake (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 26 miles west of Janet's office in Alexandria. Barrett shares its school district with Elbow Lake, Hoffman, Wendell, Herman, and one other town on this site.
Barrett at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 375 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Grant County |
| County seat | Elbow Lake |
| School district | West Central Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56311 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 32 mi, 35 minutes |
Barrett Lake is about 1 mile away. Barrett Lake lies at the city of Barrett in Grant County. It is 530 acres and 28 feet deep with a DNR ramp and a city access.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Barrett
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Barrett itself. Her nearest closing is in Hoffman, about 8 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 Alexandria (22, 24, and 27 miles), are farther than a normal showing radius.
Home Match Realty listings sold elsewhere in the region
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Buying or selling in Barrett
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Barrett works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Barrett the same way everywhere: honest pricing, good photos, NorthstarMLS exposure, and a broker who answers the phone.
The full seller plan is on the sell page.
Read the buying a lake home guide and the pricing guide before you start, or see all guides.
FAQ
Questions about Barrett
What are property taxes like in Barrett?
There is no single answer for Barrett; the parcel's assessed value and the Grant County levy set it. The county assessor publishes the records, and Janet reads the actual statement with you.
Does Janet work with buyers moving from out of the area?
Yes, and Janet has helped clients move in from as far away as California, lining up a dozen showings in two days. She also makes the lender, inspector and closer introductions so nothing waits on you.
How fast do homes sell in Barrett?
Pace changes with the season and the price point in Barrett, so Janet does not quote an average. Ask her for the current active and sold data and she will pull it the same day.
Are there lakes near Barrett?
Barrett Lake is the closest lake to Barrett, with Barrett Lake, Elk Lake, and Pomme de Terre Lake all within reach. Ask Janet which shorelines have public landings and which are mostly private frontage.
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Talk to Janet about Barrett
One call, no pressure. She answers her own phone.