Morrison County · 58 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Bowlus, MN
If you are buying or selling in Bowlus, Janet Matchinsky covers it from her office in Alexandria, roughly an hour and 5 minutes away. What comes up for sale is usually established homes in town and rural places with a shop or a few acres.
See every home for sale in Bowlus, from every brokerage.
See Bowlus homes for saleOpen the map around BowlusActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Bowlus
Small village near the Mississippi on the Soo Line Trail.
About 270 people live in Bowlus, ZIP 56314. The town belongs to Morrison County, with Little Falls as the county seat, and students attend Holdingford Public Schools.
As the crow flies, Bowlus is 6 miles west of Royalton (the closest larger town Janet covers), 12 miles south of Little Falls (the county seat), and 47 miles east of Janet's office in Alexandria. Bowlus shares its school district with Holdingford, and its ZIP code with Elmdale.
Bowlus at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 270 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Morrison County |
| County seat | Little Falls |
| School district | Holdingford Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56314 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 58 mi, an hour and 5 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Big Birch Lake, is about 17 miles away in Todd County. Big Birch Lake near Grey Eagle is 2,107 acres and reaches 81 feet deep. The DNR lists five public accesses, and the shoreline carries a mix of seasonal cabins and year-round homes.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Bowlus
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Bowlus itself. Her nearest closing is in Sartell, about 17 miles away as the crow flies, where she represented the buyer (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules). The closest properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, in St. Cloud (21 miles), Long Prairie (24 miles), and Osakis (36 miles), are farther than a normal showing radius.
Home Match Realty listings sold elsewhere in the region
$61,000
Cr-10 (lot, no house number)
Osakis, MN 56360
- 7 acres
- Lot
The Broker Reciprocity logo marks sold data supplied by NorthstarMLS through its Broker Reciprocity program. Data believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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Buying or selling in Bowlus
If Bowlus is on your list, Janet can line up showings, pull comparable sales, and connect you with a local lender. Call or text (320) 219-2488 to get the search started.
Sellers in Bowlus can start with a quick call to (320) 219-2488. Janet will schedule a walk-through, pull comparable sales, and set a price that brings showings.
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 Bowlus
What is the first step to selling in Bowlus?
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.
What is winter access like for rural homes near Bowlus?
Plowing around Bowlus depends on who owns the road, so it is worth asking before you buy. County and township crews handle public roads, and a private or association road is up to the owners along it.
What school district serves Bowlus?
Most addresses in Bowlus fall within Holdingford Public Schools, and a few on the edge of town can belong to a neighbor. Janet verifies the district for each specific address before you make an offer.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Bowlus?
Yes, as a NorthstarMLS member she can show and write offers on any listing in the MLS, not only her own. You work with one broker and still see everything that is for sale.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Bowlus
One call, no pressure. She answers her own phone.