Renville County · 99 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Olivia, MN
Olivia gives buyers more choice than the smaller towns nearby, and Janet Matchinsky knows its streets from years of showings. In-town homes, newer builds at the edge, and rural places with a few acres all come up for sale through the year.
See every home for sale in Olivia, from every brokerage.
See Olivia homes for saleOpen the map around OliviaActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Olivia
Renville County seat on Highway 212, the self-styled Corn Capital with seed-company employers. Affordable older homes.
Olivia, ZIP 56277, is a city of roughly 2,289 in Renville County. Students attend BOLD Public Schools, and county offices are in Olivia.
As the crow flies, Olivia is 17 miles north of Redwood Falls (the closest larger town Janet covers) and 79 miles south of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Olivia is the largest of the 10 Renville County towns on this site. It shares its school district with Bird Island and Lake Lillian.
Olivia at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 2,289 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Renville County |
| County seat | Olivia |
| School district | BOLD Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56277 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 99 mi, an hour and 55 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Big Kandiyohi Lake, is about 15 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 Olivia
Since November 2023, NorthstarMLS shows 1 closing in Olivia where Janet represented the buyer.
Sales listed by other brokerages appear here as a count only.
Recent closings nearby
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Buying or selling in Olivia
Buyers in Olivia 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 Olivia 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.
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Read the buying a lake home guide and the pricing guide before you start, or see all guides.
FAQ
Questions about Olivia
Are there lakes near Olivia?
Big Kandiyohi Lake is the closest lake to Olivia, with Big Kandiyohi Lake, Lake Elizabeth, and Foot Lake all within reach. Ask Janet which shorelines have public landings and which are mostly private frontage.
How fast do homes sell in Olivia?
Some Olivia homes sell in a week and some sit through a season, depending on price and condition. Janet would rather show you the live numbers than a stale figure.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Olivia?
Yes, as a NorthstarMLS member she can show and write offers on any listing in the MLS, not only her own. You work with one broker and still see everything that is for sale.
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.
From the blog
Reading about Olivia
Local Living
Olivia or Renville? County-Seat Services and Rural Travel
Compare Olivia and Renville by county offices, school contacts, healthcare destinations and regional roads before choosing a city home or rural property.
Market
Homes Janet Matchinsky Has Sold and Listed in Minnesota
64 NorthstarMLS closings for Janet Matchinsky since November 2023: prices and dates for the 28 she listed, buyer-side sales counted by town, 19 listed now.
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