Douglas County · 9 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Garfield, MN
Janet Matchinsky is the broker to call for Garfield, 9 miles from her Alexandria office and inside the area she has served since 2014. Small-town lots, older two-story homes, and farm sites with acreage make up most of what sells here.
See every home for sale in Garfield, from every brokerage.
See Garfield homes for saleOpen the map around GarfieldActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Garfield
Small town on the west edge of the Alexandria lakes area near Lake Ida. A commuter town for Alexandria with lakeshore close by.
The population of Garfield is about 340 people. County business runs through Alexandria, the Douglas County seat, and the school district serving town is Alexandria Public Schools. Mail for Garfield comes through ZIP code 56332.
As the crow flies, Garfield is 5 miles southeast of Brandon (the closest larger town Janet covers) and 7 miles northwest of Janet's office in Alexandria. Garfield shares its school district with Alexandria, Carlos, Nelson, and Forada.
Garfield at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 340 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Douglas County |
| County seat | Alexandria |
| School district | Alexandria Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56332 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 9 mi, 10 minutes |
Lake Brophy is about 4 miles away. Lake Brophy is a 297-acre lake on the west side of Alexandria with one DNR concrete ramp. Maximum depth is 44 feet.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Garfield
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Garfield itself; the closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Alexandria (5, 7, and 8 miles as the crow flies).
Recent closings nearby
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Buying or selling in Garfield
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Garfield works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Garfield the same way everywhere: honest pricing, good photos, NorthstarMLS exposure, and a broker who answers the phone.
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 Garfield
What are property taxes like in Garfield?
Property taxes vary parcel by parcel, based on assessed value and the levies from the city, Douglas County, and Alexandria Public Schools. Janet pulls the exact current tax statement for any home you are considering, and the Douglas County assessor publishes the records.
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.
How fast do homes sell in Garfield?
Pace changes with the season and the price point in Garfield, so Janet does not quote an average. Ask her for the current active and sold data and she will pull it the same day.
Are there lakes near Garfield?
The nearest lakes to Garfield by distance are Lake Brophy, Lobster Lake, and Lake Chippewa. Each has its own page here with acres, depth and public access, and Janet knows which suit a year-round home.
From the blog
Reading about Garfield
Neighborhoods
Alexandria, MN Neighborhoods: Where People Actually Live
Alexandria, MN housing falls into five areas: the lakeside northeast and northwest, the Broadway grid in town, the Highway 29 corridor and the nearby towns.
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