$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
Grant County · 37 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Elbow Lake, MN
Janet Matchinsky helps people buy and sell in Elbow Lake, a Grant County city about 45 minutes from her office in Alexandria. Homes range from older houses near the school and downtown to newer construction on the edge of town.
See every home for sale in Elbow Lake, from every brokerage.
See Elbow Lake homes for saleOpen the map around Elbow LakeActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Elbow Lake
Grant County seat at the junction of Highways 59 and 55. In-town homes and farm acreages, with the courthouse and county services downtown.
About 1,281 people call Elbow Lake home, which makes it one of the larger towns in Grant County. The county seat is Elbow Lake, the school district is West Central Area Schools, and the ZIP is 56531.
As the crow flies, Elbow Lake is 21 miles south of Fergus Falls (the closest larger town Janet covers) and 30 miles west of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Elbow Lake is the largest of the 6 Grant County towns on this site. It shares its school district with Barrett, Wendell, Hoffman, Herman, and one other town on this site.
Elbow Lake at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 1,281 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Grant County |
| County seat | Elbow Lake |
| School district | West Central Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56531 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 37 mi, 45 minutes |
Pomme de Terre Lake is about 5 miles away. Pomme de Terre Lake is a 1,816-acre lake on the Pomme de Terre River between Elbow Lake and Ashby in Grant County. It is shallow at 23 feet with two DNR ramps and a city access.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Elbow Lake
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Elbow Lake itself. Her nearest closing is in Hoffman, about 14 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, in Fergus Falls (25 miles) and Alexandria (both 27 miles), are farther than a normal showing radius.
Home Match Realty listings sold elsewhere in the region
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Buying or selling in Elbow Lake
If Elbow Lake 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 Elbow Lake 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.
Selling in Elbow Lake? See how Janet sells here.
Read the buying a lake home guide and the pricing guide before you start, or see all guides.
FAQ
Questions about Elbow Lake
What is the first step to selling in Elbow Lake?
Ask Janet for a market analysis, which is free and carries no obligation. She will walk through the home, pull comparable sales from NorthstarMLS, and tell you what it would list for. She will also tell you what is worth doing before photos.
What is winter access like for rural homes near Elbow Lake?
Plowing around Elbow Lake 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 school district serves Elbow Lake?
Homes in Elbow Lake are generally within West Central Area Schools boundaries. District lines do not always follow city limits, so Janet confirms the district for any specific address before you make an offer.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Elbow Lake?
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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Talk to Janet about Elbow Lake
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