Todd County · 41 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Hewitt, MN
Janet Matchinsky works with buyers and sellers in Hewitt, a small Todd County town about 45 minutes from her Alexandria office. Homes here tend to be older houses on in-town lots, with farmsteads and acreage along the county roads.
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See Hewitt homes for saleOpen the map around HewittActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Hewitt
Tiny town on Highway 71 in the far north of Todd County.
Hewitt is home to about 249 people and sits in Todd County, where Long Prairie is the county seat. Students attend Bertha-Hewitt Public Schools, and the ZIP code is 56453.
As the crow flies, Hewitt is 4 miles north of Bertha (the closest larger town Janet covers), 27 miles northwest of Long Prairie (the county seat), and 33 miles northeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. Hewitt shares its school district with Bertha.
Hewitt at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 249 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Todd County |
| County seat | Long Prairie |
| School district | Bertha-Hewitt Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56453 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 41 mi, 45 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, East Battle Lake, is about 22 miles away in Otter Tail County. East Battle Lake lies east of Battle Lake near Vining and Henning. It is 1,978 acres and 87 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Hewitt
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Hewitt itself; the closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Henning (17 miles as the crow flies), Miltona (21 miles), and Carlos (26 miles).
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Buying or selling in Hewitt
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Hewitt works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Hewitt 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 Hewitt
Does Janet work with buyers moving from out of the area?
Yes, and Janet has helped clients move in from as far away as California, lining up a dozen showings in two days. She also makes the lender, inspector and closer introductions so nothing waits on you.
What are property taxes like in Hewitt?
Taxes in Hewitt depend on assessed value and the levies from the city, Todd County and Bertha-Hewitt Public Schools, so similar houses can differ. Janet pulls the current statement for any home before you make an offer.
Are there lakes near Hewitt?
Going by distance, the lakes closest to Hewitt are East Battle Lake, Rush Lake, and Lake Miltona. Some have public access and some are mostly private shoreline, so ask Janet which ones fit what you want from a lake.
How fast do homes sell in Hewitt?
Pace changes with the season and the price point in Hewitt, so Janet does not quote an average. Ask her for the current active and sold data and she will pull it the same day.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Hewitt
One call, no pressure. She answers her own phone.