Swift County · 57 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Danvers, MN
For a home in Danvers, Janet Matchinsky brings the same NorthstarMLS access and local knowledge she uses across Swift County. Listings here are few at any one time, so she watches for them and calls when something fits.
See every home for sale in Swift County, from every brokerage.
Danvers 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 DanversActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Danvers
Tiny village on Highway 12 west of Benson.
About 100 people live in Danvers, ZIP 56231. The town belongs to Swift County, with Benson as the county seat, and Janet confirms the school district for any address.
As the crow flies, Danvers is 8 miles west of Benson (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 46 miles southwest of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Danvers is the smallest of the 7 Swift County towns on this site.
Danvers at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 100 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Swift County |
| County seat | Benson |
| ZIP code | 56231 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 57 mi, an hour and 5 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Lake Emily, is about 17 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.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Danvers
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Danvers itself or within a normal showing radius of it. Her nearest closings are 2 in Pennock, about 30 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 Prinsburg (36 miles), Villard (38 miles), and Spicer (41 miles).
Elsewhere in the region
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Buying or selling in Danvers
If Danvers is on your list, Janet can line up showings, pull comparable sales, and connect you with a local lender. Call or text (320) 219-2488 to get the search started.
Sellers in Danvers can start with a quick call to (320) 219-2488. Janet will schedule a walk-through, pull comparable sales, and set a price that brings showings.
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 Danvers
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.
Are there lakes near Danvers?
The nearest lakes to Danvers by distance are Lake Emily, Scandinavian Lake, and Gilchrist Lake. Each has its own page here with acres, depth and public access, and Janet knows which suit a year-round home.
Which towns near Danvers should buyers also consider?
How far is Danvers from Alexandria?
Danvers is about 57 miles from Janet's office in Alexandria, roughly an hour 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.
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Talk to Janet about Danvers
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