Swift County · 58 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Murdock, MN
For a home in Murdock, Janet Matchinsky brings the same NorthstarMLS access and local knowledge she uses across Swift County. Listings here are few at any one time, so she watches for them and calls when something fits.
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See Murdock homes for saleOpen the map around MurdockActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Murdock
Small Highway 12 town between Kerkhoven and Benson.
Murdock is home to about 298 people and sits in Swift County, where Benson is the county seat. Students attend Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Schools, and the ZIP code is 56271.
As the crow flies, Murdock is 4 miles northwest of Kerkhoven (the closest larger town Janet covers), 12 miles southeast of Benson (the county seat), and 46 miles south of Janet's office in Alexandria. Murdock shares its school district with Kerkhoven, and its ZIP code with De Graff.
Murdock at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 298 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Swift County |
| County seat | Benson |
| School district | Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Schools |
| ZIP code | 56271 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 58 mi, an hour and 5 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Norway Lake, is about 15 miles away in Kandiyohi County. Norway Lake is a 2,339-acre lake in northwest Kandiyohi County near Sunburg with more than 20 miles of shoreline. It is shallow at 33 feet and the DNR lists six public accesses.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Murdock
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Murdock itself. Her nearest closings are 2 in Pennock, about 12 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, in Prinsburg (22 miles), Spicer (23 miles), and Villard (34 miles), are farther than a normal showing radius.
Home Match Realty listings sold elsewhere in the region
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Buying or selling in Murdock
Buyers in Murdock 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 Murdock 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 Murdock
Are there lakes near Murdock?
Norway Lake is the closest lake to Murdock, with Norway Lake, Scandinavian Lake, and Games Lake all within reach. Ask Janet which shorelines have public landings and which are mostly private frontage.
How fast do homes sell in Murdock?
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 Murdock.
Does Janet work with buyers moving from out of the area?
Yes, and she has helped clients relocate from as far away as California. She has packed a dozen showings into two days for one relocating couple, and she makes the lender, inspector and closer introductions.
What are property taxes like in Murdock?
Taxes in Murdock depend on assessed value and the levies from the city, Swift County and Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg Schools, so similar houses can differ. Janet pulls the current statement for any home before you make an offer.
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Talk to Janet about Murdock
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