Douglas County · 22 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Kensington, MN
Janet Matchinsky works with buyers and sellers in Kensington, a small Douglas County town about 25 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 Kensington homes for saleOpen the map around KensingtonActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Kensington
Farm town in southwest Douglas County on Highway 27, known for the Kensington Runestone found nearby. Homes are mostly older single-family houses on small-town lots.
The population of Kensington is about 269 people. County business runs through Alexandria, the Douglas County seat, and the school district serving town is West Central Area Schools. Mail for Kensington comes through ZIP code 56343.
As the crow flies, Kensington is 6 miles southeast of Hoffman (the closest larger town Janet covers) and 17 miles southwest of Janet's office in Alexandria. Kensington shares its school district with Hoffman, Barrett, Elbow Lake, Herman, and one other town on this site.
Kensington at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 269 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Douglas County |
| County seat | Alexandria |
| School district | West Central Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56343 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 22 mi, 25 minutes |
Lake Oscar is about 6 miles away. Lake Oscar lies west of Alexandria near Holmes City. The DNR records its main basin at 997 acres with a maximum depth of 25 feet.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Kensington
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Kensington itself. Her nearest closing is in Hoffman, about 6 miles away as the crow flies, where she represented the buyer (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules). The closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Alexandria (14, 19, and 21 miles).
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Buying or selling in Kensington
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Kensington works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Kensington 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 Kensington
What are property taxes like in Kensington?
Taxes in Kensington depend on assessed value and the levies from the city, Douglas County and West Central Area Schools, so similar houses can differ. Janet pulls the current statement for any home before you make an offer.
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.
How fast do homes sell in Kensington?
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 Kensington.
Are there lakes near Kensington?
Lake Oscar is the closest lake to Kensington, with Lake Oscar, Lake Rachel, and Elk Lake all within reach. Ask Janet which shorelines have public landings and which are mostly private frontage.
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