Stearns County · 68 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Cold Spring, MN
Selling or buying in Cold Spring is routine work for Janet Matchinsky, a full-time broker in this part of Minnesota since 2014. Expect a real range here, from downtown homes built decades ago to new construction and acreages past the city limits.
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See Cold Spring homes for saleOpen the map around Cold SpringActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Cold Spring
Highway 23 town on the Sauk River known for its brewery and granite industry. A St. Cloud commuter town with newer subdivisions.
Cold Spring has a population of about 4,259 and sits in Stearns County, whose seat is St. Cloud. Cold Spring is served by ROCORI Schools, and the ZIP code is 56320.
As the crow flies, Cold Spring is 10 miles southwest of St. Joseph (the closest larger town Janet covers), 13 miles west of St. Cloud (the county seat), and 54 miles southeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. Cold Spring shares its school district with Richmond, Rockville, Roscoe, and St. Martin.
Cold Spring at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 4,259 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Stearns County |
| County seat | St. Cloud |
| School district | ROCORI Schools |
| ZIP code | 56320 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 68 mi, an hour and 20 minutes |
Cedar Island Lake is about 4 miles away. Cedar Island Lake near Richmond is part of the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes on the Sauk River. Its 986 acres carry more than 27 miles of shoreline across several bays, with a maximum depth of 75 feet.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Cold Spring
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Cold Spring itself. Her nearest closing is in Richmond, about 4 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 St. Cloud (15 miles), Spicer (29 miles), and Long Prairie (41 miles).
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FAQ
Questions about Cold Spring
Do homes in Cold Spring have a well and septic?
In town, expect municipal utilities; in the country around Cold Spring, expect a well and a septic system. Janet orders the septic compliance inspection early because a failed system changes the price.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Cold Spring?
Every brokerage in the region shares NorthstarMLS, so Janet can show and write offers on any Cold Spring listing, not only her own.
How far is Cold Spring from Alexandria?
Cold Spring is about 68 miles from Janet's office in Alexandria, roughly an hour and 20 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 Cold Spring?
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.
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