Swift County · 48 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Clontarf, MN
If you are buying or selling in Clontarf, Janet Matchinsky covers it from her office in Alexandria, roughly 55 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 Swift County, from every brokerage.
Clontarf has no MLS city or ZIP code of its own, so this count covers all of Swift County.
See homes in Swift CountyOpen the map around ClontarfActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Clontarf
Tiny village on Highway 9 northwest of Benson.
Clontarf is home to about 128 people and sits in Swift County, where Benson is the county seat. The ZIP code is 56226, and school district lines here are confirmed address by address.
As the crow flies, Clontarf is 6 miles northwest of Benson (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 38 miles southwest of Janet's office in Alexandria.
Clontarf at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 128 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Swift County |
| County seat | Benson |
| ZIP code | 56226 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 48 mi, 55 minutes |
Lake Emily is about 10 miles away in Pope County. Lake Emily is a 2,316-acre lake in southwest Pope County near Hancock. With a maximum depth of 6 feet it is almost entirely littoral, so it draws waterfowl and hunters more than deep-water boaters.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Clontarf
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Clontarf itself or within a normal showing radius of it. Her nearest closings are 2 in Glenwood, about 24 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 are in Villard (30 miles), Alexandria (36 miles), and Spicer (38 miles).
Elsewhere in the region
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Buying or selling in Clontarf
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Clontarf works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Clontarf 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 Clontarf
What is winter access like for rural homes near Clontarf?
Plowing around Clontarf 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 is the first step to selling in Clontarf?
Call Janet before you spend money on updates. She will tell you what Clontarf buyers pay for, what to leave alone, and what the home would list for today.
What is the first step to buying in Clontarf?
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.
Do homes in Clontarf have a well and septic?
In town, expect municipal utilities; in the country around Clontarf, expect a well and a septic system. Janet orders the septic compliance inspection early because a failed system changes the price.
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Talk to Janet about Clontarf
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