Chippewa County · 85 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Maynard, MN
Buyers looking at Maynard get the same attention from Janet Matchinsky as anyone in Alexandria, about 85 miles up the road. The housing stock leans toward well-kept older homes, a handful of newer ones, and country properties with outbuildings.
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See Maynard homes for saleOpen the map around MaynardActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Maynard
Tiny farm town west of Clara City.
The population of Maynard is about 301 people. County business runs through Montevideo, the Chippewa County seat, and the school district serving town is MACCRAY Public Schools. Mail for Maynard comes through ZIP code 56260. Chippewa County has no county page of its own here, so Maynard is listed under the Swift County page.
As the crow flies, Maynard is 6 miles southwest of Clara City (the closest larger town Janet covers), 12 miles east of Montevideo (the county seat), and 68 miles south of Janet's office in Alexandria. Maynard shares its school district with Clara City and Raymond.
Maynard at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 301 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Chippewa County |
| County seat | Montevideo |
| School district | MACCRAY Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56260 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 85 mi, an hour and 40 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Foot Lake, is about 25 miles away in Kandiyohi County. Foot Lake is inside the city of Willmar, with Robbins Island Park between it and Willmar Lake. It is 503 acres and 24 feet deep with city, county and DNR accesses.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Maynard
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Maynard itself; the closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Prinsburg (14 miles as the crow flies), Vesta (28 miles), and Redwood Falls (30 miles).
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Buying or selling in Maynard
Buyers in Maynard 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 Maynard 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 Maynard
How fast do homes sell in Maynard?
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 Maynard.
Are there lakes near Maynard?
Foot Lake is the closest lake to Maynard, with Foot Lake, Big Kandiyohi Lake, and Willmar Lake all within reach. Ask Janet which shorelines have public landings and which are mostly private frontage.
What are property taxes like in Maynard?
There is no single answer for Maynard; the parcel's assessed value and the Chippewa 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?
Out-of-area buyers get a frank read on each listing by phone first, then a compressed showing trip around Maynard. Janet has done this for a couple relocating from California and handles the local introductions.
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Talk to Janet about Maynard
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