Renville County · 124 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Fairfax, MN
If you are shopping for a home in Fairfax, Janet Matchinsky can show it the same day from her Alexandria office, 124 miles away. Buyers here find established neighborhoods, newer builds on the edges, and country properties with room to spread out.
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See Fairfax homes for saleOpen the map around FairfaxActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Fairfax
Farm town on Highway 19 in southern Renville County, near Fort Ridgely State Park.
Fairfax is home to about 1,213 people and served by Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Schools, big enough for errands, small enough to feel like one town. It is in Renville County, seat Olivia, ZIP 55332.
As the crow flies, Fairfax is 19 miles east of Redwood Falls (the closest larger town Janet covers), 22 miles southeast of Olivia (the county seat), and 99 miles south of Janet's office in Alexandria.
Fairfax at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 1,213 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Renville County |
| County seat | Olivia |
| School district | Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Schools |
| ZIP code | 55332 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 124 mi, 2 hours and 25 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Big Kandiyohi Lake, is about 34 miles away in Kandiyohi County. Big Kandiyohi Lake is a 2,730-acre lake in southern Kandiyohi County near Lake Lillian. It is shallow at 18 feet with county and DNR ramps.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Fairfax
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Fairfax itself. Her nearest closing is in Redwood Falls, about 19 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 Redwood Falls (20 miles), Vesta (34 miles), and Prinsburg (36 miles).
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Buying or selling in Fairfax
Buyers in Fairfax can reach Janet directly at (320) 219-2488. She answers her own phone and replies to every message personally, seven days a week.
To find out what your Fairfax home would list for, call Janet at (320) 219-2488 or use the form below. The market analysis is free and comes with no pressure to list.
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FAQ
Questions about Fairfax
Are there lakes near Fairfax?
Big Kandiyohi Lake is the closest lake to Fairfax, with Big Kandiyohi Lake, Lake Minnie-Belle, and Lake Elizabeth all within reach. Ask Janet which shorelines have public landings and which are mostly private frontage.
How fast do homes sell in Fairfax?
It changes with the season and the price point, so a single average would mislead you. Janet would rather show you current numbers than quote a stale figure, so ask her for the latest report on Fairfax.
Does Janet work with buyers moving from out of the area?
Yes, and she has helped clients relocate from as far away as California. She has packed a dozen showings into two days for one relocating couple, and she makes the lender, inspector and closer introductions.
What are property taxes like in Fairfax?
Taxes in Fairfax depend on assessed value and the levies from the city, Renville County and Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Schools, so similar houses can differ. Janet pulls the current statement for any home before you make an offer.
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