$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
Otter Tail County · 54 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Fergus Falls, MN
Janet Matchinsky helps buyers and sellers across Fergus Falls, the largest market in Otter Tail County and about an hour from her Alexandria office. Homes run the full range here, from older neighborhoods near the schools to new subdivisions, townhomes, and edge-of-town acreages.
See every home for sale in Fergus Falls, from every brokerage.
See Fergus Falls homes for saleOpen the map around Fergus FallsActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Fergus Falls
Otter Tail County seat and the largest city in the county, on I-94 along the Otter Tail River. A full-service city with a community college campus and a broad range of housing.
Fergus Falls, population about 14,214, anchors this part of Otter Tail County. Schools fall under Fergus Falls Public Schools, county offices are in Fergus Falls, and mail runs through ZIP 56537.
As the crow flies, Fergus Falls is 43 miles northwest of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Fergus Falls is the largest of the 16 Otter Tail County towns on this site.
Fergus Falls at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 14,214 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| County seat | Fergus Falls |
| School district | Fergus Falls Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56537 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 54 mi, an hour |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Clitherall Lake, is about 20 miles away. Clitherall Lake sits between the cities of Clitherall and Battle Lake. It is 2,540 acres and 69 feet deep with a DNR ramp and a township access.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Fergus Falls
Since November 2023, NorthstarMLS shows 1 closing in Fergus Falls with Home Match Realty as the listing brokerage.
In Fergus Falls, Janet has closed 1 sale, which means she has negotiated and closed here rather than just driven through.
The Broker Reciprocity logo marks sold data supplied by NorthstarMLS through its Broker Reciprocity program. Data believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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Each link opens the live NorthstarMLS search for Fergus Falls on search.homematch320.com: listings from every brokerage in the region, not only Janet's own.
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Buying or selling in Fergus Falls
If Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls? 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 Fergus Falls
What is winter access like for rural homes near Fergus Falls?
City streets in Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls?
Most addresses in Fergus Falls fall within Fergus Falls Public Schools, and a few on the edge of town can belong to a neighbor. Janet verifies the district for each specific address before you make an offer.
What is the first step to selling in Fergus Falls?
Start with a free market analysis from Janet. She walks the home, pulls comparable Fergus Falls sales from NorthstarMLS, and gives you a list price with the sales behind it.
How far is Fergus Falls from Alexandria?
From Janet's office in Alexandria, Fergus Falls is roughly 54 miles by road, or about an hour. She schedules showings there the same way she does across the county.
From the blog
Reading about Fergus Falls
Local Living
Fergus Falls Housing Search: Mapping Healthcare and Daily Errands
Map Fergus Falls homes to the actual clinic, hospital, pharmacy and grocery destinations you use, then check transit, entrances and winter access before buying.
Local Living
Fergus Falls or Alexandria? Two West Central Hubs Compared
Fergus Falls or Alexandria, MN? The two hubs are about 50 miles apart. Compare hospitals, housing age, daily routes and lakes before you choose where to buy.
Market
Homes Janet Matchinsky Has Sold and Listed in Minnesota
64 NorthstarMLS closings for Janet Matchinsky since November 2023: prices and dates for the 28 she listed, buyer-side sales counted by town, 19 listed now.
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Talk to Janet about Fergus Falls
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