Stearns County · 56 mi from Alexandria

Homes for sale in Holdingford, MN

For a home in Holdingford, Janet Matchinsky brings the same NorthstarMLS access and local knowledge she uses across Stearns 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 Holdingford, from every brokerage.

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Active listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.

The town

Living in Holdingford

Small town on the Lake Wobegon Trail north of Avon. Affordable homes and its own K-12 school.

The population of Holdingford is about 738 people. County business runs through St. Cloud, the Stearns County seat, and the school district serving town is Holdingford Public Schools. Mail for Holdingford comes through ZIP code 56340.

As the crow flies, Holdingford is 8 miles northeast of Albany (the closest larger town Janet covers), 20 miles northwest of St. Cloud (the county seat), and 45 miles east of Janet's office in Alexandria. Holdingford shares its school district with Bowlus.

Holdingford at a glance

FactDetail
Population (2023 estimate)738 (U.S. Census Bureau)
CountyStearns County
County seatSt. Cloud
School districtHoldingford Public Schools
ZIP code56340
Drive from Alexandriaabout 56 mi, an hour and 5 minutes

The closest lake with a page on this site, Big Birch Lake, is about 14 miles away in Todd County. Big Birch Lake near Grey Eagle is 2,107 acres and reaches 81 feet deep. The DNR lists five public accesses, and the shoreline carries a mix of seasonal cabins and year-round homes.

Nearest lakes on this site

Neighboring towns

Track record

Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Holdingford

Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Holdingford itself. Her nearest closing is in Sartell, about 15 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 are in St. Cloud (19 miles), Long Prairie (25 miles), and Osakis (34 miles).

Recent closings nearby

Sold

$235,000

228 4th Avenue NE

Saint Cloud, MN 56304

  • 3 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 1,682 sq ft
  • 0.14 acres

Sold July 25, 2025 · Listed by Home Match Realty

Sold

$315,000

930 Woodland Circle

Long Prairie, MN 56347

  • 3 bd
  • 2.25 ba
  • 3,804 sq ft
  • 0.69 acres

Sold July 20, 2026 · Listed by Home Match Realty

Sold

$61,000

Cr-10 (lot, no house number)

Osakis, MN 56360

  • 7 acres
  • Lot

Sold December 13, 2024 · Listed by Home Match Realty

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.

Listings from every brokerage

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Before you list in Holdingford, talk to Janet. A short call will tell you what buyers are paying, what needs fixing, and what can wait.

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FAQ

Questions about Holdingford

Do homes in Holdingford have a well and septic?

In town, expect municipal utilities; in the country around Holdingford, expect a well and a septic system. Janet orders the septic compliance inspection early because a failed system changes the price.

How far is Holdingford from Alexandria?

From Janet's office in Alexandria, Holdingford is roughly 56 miles by road, or about an hour and 5 minutes. She schedules showings there the same way she does across the county.

What is the first step to buying in Holdingford?

A short call to (320) 219-2488 is the first step. Janet will ask about must-haves and price, then start sending Holdingford listings as they post.

Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Holdingford?

Yes, as a NorthstarMLS member she can show and write offers on any listing in the MLS, not only her own. You work with one broker and still see everything that is for sale.

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