Todd County · 32 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Long Prairie, MN
Long Prairie is one of the towns Janet Matchinsky works regularly, close enough to Alexandria that showings fit into a normal afternoon. The market includes in-town family homes, a few newer subdivisions, and rural acreage on the outskirts.
See every home for sale in Long Prairie, from every brokerage.
See Long Prairie homes for saleOpen the map around Long PrairieActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Long Prairie
Todd County seat on Highway 71 with a walkable stock of older homes and a meat-packing plant as a major employer. Janet has active listings here and sold a home here in July 2026.
About 3,707 people call Long Prairie home, which makes it one of the larger towns in Todd County. The county seat is Long Prairie, the school district is Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Schools, and the ZIP is 56347.
As the crow flies, Long Prairie is 17 miles north of Sauk Centre (the closest larger town Janet covers) and 25 miles east of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Long Prairie is the largest of the 9 Todd County towns on this site. It shares its school district with Grey Eagle.
Long Prairie at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 3,707 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Todd County |
| County seat | Long Prairie |
| School district | Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Schools |
| ZIP code | 56347 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 32 mi, 35 minutes |
Big Swan Lake is about 8 miles away. Big Swan Lake lies between Burtrum and Grey Eagle in southern Todd County. It is 947 acres and 45 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Long Prairie
Since November 2023, NorthstarMLS shows 1 closing in Long Prairie with Home Match Realty as the listing brokerage and 1 closing where Janet represented the buyer.
Janet is not new to Long Prairie or its buyers. Her sold history shows 2 sales in town, and each one taught her something about what local buyers will pay.
Her buyer-side closing is counted above rather than shown; homes listed by other brokerages stay off this page while NorthstarMLS confirms how they may be displayed.
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.
Janet has 3 active listings in Long Prairie. Listed by Home Match Realty.
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Buying or selling in Long Prairie
Buyers in Long Prairie 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 Long Prairie 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.
Selling in Long Prairie? See how Janet sells here.
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FAQ
Questions about Long Prairie
How fast do homes sell in Long Prairie?
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 Long Prairie.
Are there lakes near Long Prairie?
Big Swan Lake is the closest lake to Long Prairie, with Big Swan Lake, Lake Osakis, and Sauk Lake all within reach. Ask Janet which shorelines have public landings and which are mostly private frontage.
What are property taxes like in Long Prairie?
There is no single answer for Long Prairie; the parcel's assessed value and the Todd County levy set it. The county assessor publishes the records, and Janet reads the actual statement with you.
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.
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