Renville County · 118 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Morton, MN
Buyers looking at Morton get the same attention from Janet Matchinsky as anyone in Alexandria, about 118 miles up the road. The housing stock leans toward well-kept older homes, a handful of newer ones, and country properties with outbuildings.
See every home for sale in Morton, from every brokerage.
See Morton homes for saleOpen the map around MortonActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Morton
Small town in the Minnesota River valley next to Jackpot Junction casino and the Lower Sioux community.
The population of Morton is about 397 people. County business runs through Olivia, the Renville County seat, and mail for Morton comes through ZIP code 56270.
As the crow flies, Morton is 5 miles west of Franklin (the closest larger town Janet covers), 15 miles south of Olivia (the county seat), and 94 miles south of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Morton is the smallest of the 10 Renville County towns on this site.
Morton at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 397 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Renville County |
| County seat | Olivia |
| ZIP code | 56270 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 118 mi, 2 hours and 15 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Big Kandiyohi Lake, is about 31 miles away in Kandiyohi County. Big Kandiyohi Lake is a 2,730-acre lake in southern Kandiyohi County near Lake Lillian. It is shallow at 18 feet with county and DNR ramps.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Morton
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Morton itself. Her nearest closing is in Redwood Falls, 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 Redwood Falls (7 miles), Vesta (21 miles), and Prinsburg (28 miles).
Recent closings nearby
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Buying or selling in Morton
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Morton works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Morton 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 Morton
What is winter access like for rural homes near Morton?
City streets and county roads are plowed by the city and the county. Township roads are plowed by the township, and private drives and some lake roads fall to the owner or an association. Janet asks who plows the road before you buy.
What is the first step to selling in Morton?
Ask Janet for a market analysis, which is free and carries no obligation. She will walk through the home, pull comparable sales from NorthstarMLS, and tell you what it would list for. She will also tell you what is worth doing before photos.
What is the first step to buying in Morton?
Call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and tell her what you are looking for. She will ask about budget, timing, and must-haves, connect you with a lender if you need a pre-approval, and start sending listings.
Do homes in Morton have a well and septic?
Most homes inside Morton are on city water and sewer; outside the limits, a private well and septic are the norm. A well disclosure is required at sale in Minnesota, and most counties here want a septic compliance inspection at transfer.
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Talk to Janet about Morton
One call, no pressure. She answers her own phone.