Renville County · 110 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Buffalo Lake, MN
Janet Matchinsky is the broker to call for Buffalo Lake, 110 miles from her Alexandria office and inside the area she has served since 2014. Small-town lots, older two-story homes, and farm sites with acreage make up most of what sells here.
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See Buffalo Lake homes for saleOpen the map around Buffalo LakeActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Buffalo Lake
Highway 212 farm town in eastern Renville County. Janet helped a family relocating from California buy here.
The population of Buffalo Lake is about 636 people. County business runs through Olivia, the Renville County seat, and the school district serving town is Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Schools. Mail for Buffalo Lake comes through ZIP code 55314.
As the crow flies, Buffalo Lake is 5 miles east of Hector (the closest larger town Janet covers), 19 miles east of Olivia (the county seat), and 88 miles southeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. Buffalo Lake shares its school district with Hector.
Buffalo Lake at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 636 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Renville County |
| County seat | Olivia |
| School district | Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart Schools |
| ZIP code | 55314 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 110 mi, 2 hours and 5 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Lake Minnie-Belle, is about 21 miles away in Meeker County. Lake Minnie-Belle lies south of Litchfield in Meeker County. It is 597 acres and 49 feet deep with a DNR concrete ramp and a county access.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Buffalo Lake
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Buffalo Lake itself. Her nearest closing is in Olivia, about 19 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 Redwood Falls (28 miles), Prinsburg (31 miles), and Spicer (37 miles), are farther than a normal showing radius.
Home Match Realty listings sold elsewhere in the region
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Before you list in Buffalo Lake, talk to Janet. A short call will tell you what buyers are paying, what needs fixing, and what can wait.
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Read the buying a lake home guide and the pricing guide before you start, or see all guides.
FAQ
Questions about Buffalo Lake
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Buffalo Lake?
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.
Do homes in Buffalo Lake have a well and septic?
Most homes inside Buffalo Lake are on city water and sewer; outside the limits, a private well and septic are the norm. A well disclosure is required at sale in Minnesota, and most counties here want a septic compliance inspection at transfer.
How far is Buffalo Lake from Alexandria?
Buffalo Lake is about 110 miles from Janet's office in Alexandria, roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes by car in normal conditions. She covers it as part of her regular territory, so showings here are not a special trip.
What is the first step to buying in Buffalo Lake?
Tell Janet what you want in Buffalo Lake, 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.
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