Grant County · 47 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Herman, MN
For a home in Herman, Janet Matchinsky brings the same NorthstarMLS access and local knowledge she uses across Grant County. Listings here are few at any one time, so she watches for them and calls when something fits.
See every home for sale in Herman, from every brokerage.
See Herman homes for saleOpen the map around HermanActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Herman
Farm town on Highway 27 in western Grant County.
Herman is home to about 390 people and sits in Grant County, where Elbow Lake is the county seat. Students attend West Central Area Schools, and the ZIP code is 56248.
As the crow flies, Herman is 15 miles southwest of Elbow Lake (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 37 miles west of Janet's office in Alexandria. Herman shares its school district with Barrett, Elbow Lake, Wendell, Hoffman, and one other town on this site.
Herman at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 390 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Grant County |
| County seat | Elbow Lake |
| School district | West Central Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56248 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 47 mi, 55 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Barrett Lake, is about 15 miles away. Barrett Lake lies at the city of Barrett in Grant County. It is 530 acres and 28 feet deep with a DNR ramp and a city access.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Herman
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Herman itself. Her nearest closing is in Hoffman, about 17 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 Alexandria (34 and 38 miles) and Fergus Falls (38 miles), are farther than a normal showing radius.
Home Match Realty listings sold elsewhere in the region
$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
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Buying or selling in Herman
Buyers in Herman 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 Herman 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.
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 Herman
How fast do homes sell in Herman?
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 Herman.
Which towns near Herman should buyers also consider?
Buyers who like Herman usually look at Donnelly, Barrett, and Elbow Lake as well, because commute and price overlap. Janet runs one search that covers all of them.
Are there lakes near Herman?
The nearest lakes to Herman by distance are Barrett Lake, Elk Lake, and Pomme de Terre Lake. Each has its own page here with acres, depth and public access, and Janet knows which suit a year-round home.
What are property taxes like in Herman?
Property taxes vary parcel by parcel, based on assessed value and the levies from the city, Grant County, and West Central Area Schools. Janet pulls the exact current tax statement for any home you are considering, and the Grant County assessor publishes the records.
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Talk to Janet about Herman
One call, no pressure. She answers her own phone.