Todd County · 33 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Clarissa, MN
Janet Matchinsky works with buyers and sellers in Clarissa, a small Todd County town about 40 minutes from her Alexandria office. Homes here tend to be older houses on in-town lots, with farmsteads and acreage along the county roads.
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See Clarissa homes for saleOpen the map around ClarissaActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Clarissa
Small town on Highway 71 in northern Todd County. Older homes in town, farm acreages all around.
The population of Clarissa is about 654 people. County business runs through Long Prairie, the Todd County seat, and the school district serving town is Eagle Valley Public Schools. Mail for Clarissa comes through ZIP code 56440.
As the crow flies, Clarissa is 5 miles northwest of Browerville (the closest larger town Janet covers), 11 miles north of Long Prairie (the county seat), and 26 miles northeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. Clarissa shares its school district with Eagle Bend.
Clarissa at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 654 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Todd County |
| County seat | Long Prairie |
| School district | Eagle Valley Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56440 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 33 mi, 40 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Lake Osakis, is about 17 miles away in Douglas County. Lake Osakis is a 6,389-acre lake that straddles the Douglas and Todd county line, with the city of Osakis on its west shore. It reaches 73 feet deep, and walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass are all on the DNR species list.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Clarissa
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Clarissa itself. Her nearest closing is in Long Prairie, about 11 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 are in Long Prairie (12 miles), Miltona (17 miles), and Osakis (19 miles).
Recent closings nearby
$61,000
Cr-10 (lot, no house number)
Osakis, MN 56360
- 7 acres
- Lot
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Buying or selling in Clarissa
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Clarissa works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Clarissa 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 Clarissa
What are property taxes like in Clarissa?
Taxes in Clarissa depend on assessed value and the levies from the city, Todd County and Eagle Valley Public Schools, so similar houses can differ. Janet pulls the current statement for any home before you make an offer.
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.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Clarissa?
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.
Which towns near Clarissa should buyers also consider?
Eagle Bend, Browerville, and Bertha draw the same buyers as Clarissa, so many people compare them side by side. Janet can set up a search across all of them at once.
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