Meeker County · 94 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Dassel, MN
Dassel gives buyers more choice than the smaller towns nearby, and Janet Matchinsky knows its streets from years of showings. In-town homes, newer builds at the edge, and rural places with a few acres all come up for sale through the year.
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The town
Living in Dassel
Highway 12 town near Lake Washington and Spring Lake. Commuters head toward the west metro.
Dassel, ZIP 55325, is a city of roughly 1,526 in Meeker County. Students attend Dassel-Cokato Schools, and county offices are in Litchfield.
As the crow flies, Dassel is 11 miles east of Litchfield (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 75 miles southeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Dassel is the second-largest of the 8 Meeker County towns on this site. It shares its ZIP code with Kingston.
Dassel at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 1,526 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Meeker County |
| County seat | Litchfield |
| School district | Dassel-Cokato Schools |
| ZIP code | 55325 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 94 mi, an hour and 50 minutes |
Lake Washington is about 3 miles away. Lake Washington near Darwin is one of the largest lakes in Meeker County at 2,438 acres. It is shallow at 17 feet and almost entirely littoral, with DNR and county accesses.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Dassel
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Dassel itself or within a normal showing radius of it. Her nearest closing is in Richmond, about 27 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 Spicer (31 miles), St. Cloud (34 miles), and Prinsburg (44 miles).
Elsewhere in the region
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Buying or selling in Dassel
If Dassel 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 Dassel 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.
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Read the buying a lake home guide and the pricing guide before you start, or see all guides.
FAQ
Questions about Dassel
What is winter access like for rural homes near Dassel?
City streets in Dassel and county roads are plowed by the public, and township roads by the township. Private drives and many lake roads are plowed by their owners, and Janet finds out which before you buy a rural place.
What school district serves Dassel?
Homes in Dassel are generally within Dassel-Cokato Schools boundaries. District lines do not always follow city limits, so Janet confirms the district for any specific address before you make an offer.
What is the first step to selling in Dassel?
Start with a free market analysis from Janet. She walks the home, pulls comparable Dassel sales from NorthstarMLS, and gives you a list price with the sales behind it.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Dassel?
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.
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