Douglas County · 9 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Carlos, MN
Carlos is a small town in Douglas County, and Janet Matchinsky lists and sells here as part of her regular territory. Expect older homes near the center of town, a few newer builds on the edges, and acreages just outside the city limits.
See every home for sale in Carlos, from every brokerage.
See Carlos homes for saleOpen the map around CarlosActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Carlos
Village on Highway 29 north of Alexandria at the south end of Lake Carlos, close to Lake Carlos State Park. Lakeshore and near-lake homes dominate.
Carlos, with ZIP code 56319, has roughly 487 residents. It lies in Douglas County, seat Alexandria, and the school district is Alexandria Public Schools.
As the crow flies, Carlos is 7 miles northeast of Janet's office in Alexandria, the closest larger town she covers. Carlos shares its school district with Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, and Forada.
Carlos at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 487 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Douglas County |
| County seat | Alexandria |
| School district | Alexandria Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56319 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 9 mi, 10 minutes |
Lake Carlos is about 3 miles away. Lake Carlos is the deepest lake in Douglas County at 163 feet and the anchor of the Alexandria Chain of Lakes. Lake Carlos State Park occupies the north end near the city of Carlos.
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Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Carlos
Since November 2023, NorthstarMLS shows 1 closing in Carlos with Home Match Realty as the listing brokerage.
Janet has 1 sale on her record in Carlos. She has walked these streets with clients and knows what homes here actually close for.
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Listings from every brokerage
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Buying or selling in Carlos
To see homes in Carlos, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will set up showings around your schedule.
If you are considering selling in Carlos, Janet will walk through your home and pull recent comparable sales. Her pricing recommendation comes with no obligation to list.
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 Carlos
How far is Carlos from Alexandria?
From Janet's office in Alexandria, Carlos is roughly 9 miles by road, or about 10 minutes. She schedules showings there the same way she does across the county.
Do homes in Carlos have a well and septic?
Most homes inside Carlos 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.
What is the first step to buying in Carlos?
Call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and tell her what you are looking for. She will ask about budget, timing, and must-haves, connect you with a lender if you need a pre-approval, and start sending listings.
What is winter access like for rural homes near Carlos?
Plowing around Carlos 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.
From the blog
Reading about Carlos
Neighborhoods
Alexandria, MN Neighborhoods: Where People Actually Live
Alexandria, MN housing falls into five areas: the lakeside northeast and northwest, the Broadway grid in town, the Highway 29 corridor and the nearby towns.
Market
Homes Janet Matchinsky Has Sold and Listed in Minnesota
64 NorthstarMLS closings for Janet Matchinsky since November 2023: prices and dates for the 28 she listed, buyer-side sales counted by town, 19 listed now.
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Talk to Janet about Carlos
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