Otter Tail County · 54 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in New York Mills, MN
New York Mills 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.
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The town
Living in New York Mills
Highway 10 town with the Lund boat plant. Affordable homes and rural acreages.
About 1,355 people call New York Mills home, which makes it one of the larger towns in Otter Tail County. The county seat is Fergus Falls, the school district is New York Mills Public Schools, and the ZIP is 56567.
As the crow flies, New York Mills is 11 miles southeast of Perham (the closest larger town Janet covers), 37 miles northeast of Fergus Falls (the county seat), and 44 miles north of Janet's office in Alexandria.
New York Mills at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 1,355 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| County seat | Fergus Falls |
| School district | New York Mills Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56567 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 54 mi, an hour |
Rush Lake is about 7 miles away. Rush Lake is a 5,276-acre lake between Ottertail and Perham in Otter Tail County. It is 68 feet deep with about 63 percent of its area in the littoral zone, and has two DNR concrete ramps.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in New York Mills
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside New York Mills itself; the closest properties Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Henning (14 miles as the crow flies), Fergus Falls (33 miles), and Miltona (33 miles).
Recent closings nearby
$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
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To see homes in New York Mills, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will set up showings around your schedule.
If you are considering selling in New York Mills, Janet will walk through your home and pull recent comparable sales. Her pricing recommendation comes with no obligation to list.
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FAQ
Questions about New York Mills
Which towns near New York Mills should buyers also consider?
Buyers who like New York Mills usually look at Bluffton, Deer Creek, and Perham as well, because commute and price overlap. Janet runs one search that covers all of them.
How far is New York Mills from Alexandria?
From Janet's office in Alexandria, New York Mills is roughly 54 miles by road, or about an hour. She schedules showings there the same way she does across the county.
Do homes in New York Mills have a well and septic?
In town, expect municipal utilities; in the country around New York Mills, 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 New York Mills?
A short call to (320) 219-2488 is the first step. Janet will ask about must-haves and price, then start sending New York Mills listings as they post.
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