Douglas County · 15 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Brandon, MN
If you are buying or selling in Brandon, Janet Matchinsky covers it from her office in Alexandria, roughly 15 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 Brandon, from every brokerage.
See Brandon homes for saleOpen the map around BrandonActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Brandon
Small town at the Brandon exit of I-94 west of Alexandria. Mostly single-family homes on village lots, with farm acreages around it.
With a population near 498, Brandon is the kind of place where neighbors know each other by truck. It is part of Brandon-Evansville Public Schools and Douglas County, whose seat is Alexandria, and mail comes to ZIP 56315.
As the crow flies, Brandon is 5 miles southeast of Evansville (the closest larger town Janet covers) and 12 miles northwest of Janet's office in Alexandria. Brandon shares its school district with Evansville.
Brandon at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 498 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Douglas County |
| County seat | Alexandria |
| School district | Brandon-Evansville Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56315 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 15 mi, 15 minutes |
Lake Chippewa is about 3 miles away. Lake Chippewa sits at the city of Brandon in western Douglas County. It is 1,186 acres and 95 feet deep, with one DNR concrete ramp.
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Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Brandon
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Brandon itself; the closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Alexandria (9, 9, and 12 miles as the crow flies).
Recent closings nearby
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Buying or selling in Brandon
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Brandon works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Brandon 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 Brandon
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.
What are property taxes like in Brandon?
Property taxes vary parcel by parcel, based on assessed value and the levies from the city, Douglas County, and Brandon-Evansville Public Schools. Janet pulls the exact current tax statement for any home you are considering, and the Douglas County assessor publishes the records.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Brandon?
Every brokerage in the region shares NorthstarMLS, so Janet can show and write offers on any Brandon listing, not only her own.
Which towns near Brandon should buyers also consider?
Buyers who like Brandon usually look at Garfield, Evansville, and Alexandria as well, because commute and price overlap. Janet runs one search that covers all of them.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Brandon
One call, no pressure. She answers her own phone.