Douglas County · 6 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Nelson, MN
Janet Matchinsky works with buyers and sellers in Nelson, a small Douglas County town about 5 minutes from her Alexandria office. Homes here tend to be older houses on in-town lots, with farmsteads and acreage along the county roads.
See every home for sale in Nelson, from every brokerage.
See Nelson homes for saleOpen the map around NelsonActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Nelson
Small village between Alexandria and Osakis along the old Highway 27 corridor. Quiet residential lots with quick access to both towns.
Nelson, with ZIP code 56355, has roughly 183 residents. It lies in Douglas County, seat Alexandria, and the school district is Alexandria Public Schools.
As the crow flies, Nelson is 5 miles east of Janet's office in Alexandria, the closest larger town she covers. Nelson shares its school district with Alexandria, Carlos, Forada, and Garfield.
Nelson at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 183 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Douglas County |
| County seat | Alexandria |
| School district | Alexandria Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56355 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 6 mi, 5 minutes |
Smith Lake is about 3 miles away. Smith Lake sits near Nelson between Alexandria and Osakis along the Highway 27 corridor. It is 666 acres and 30 feet deep with one DNR access.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Nelson
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Nelson itself; the closest properties Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Alexandria (4 miles as the crow flies), Carlos (6 miles), and Osakis (6 miles).
Recent closings nearby
$61,000
Cr-10 (lot, no house number)
Osakis, MN 56360
- 7 acres
- Lot
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Buying or selling in Nelson
To see homes in Nelson, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will set up showings around your schedule.
If you are considering selling in Nelson, Janet will walk through your home and pull recent comparable sales. Her pricing recommendation comes with no obligation 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 Nelson
How far is Nelson from Alexandria?
Nelson is about 6 miles from Janet's office in Alexandria, roughly 5 minutes by car in normal conditions. She covers it as part of her regular territory, so showings here are not a special trip.
Do homes in Nelson have a well and septic?
In town, expect municipal utilities; in the country around Nelson, expect a well and a septic system. Janet orders the septic compliance inspection early because a failed system changes the price.
What is the first step to buying in Nelson?
A short call to (320) 219-2488 is the first step. Janet will ask about must-haves and price, then start sending Nelson listings as they post.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Nelson?
Every brokerage in the region shares NorthstarMLS, so Janet can show and write offers on any Nelson listing, not only her own.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Nelson
One call, no pressure. She answers her own phone.