Otter Tail County · 23 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Parkers Prairie, MN
Parkers Prairie 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 Parkers Prairie
Small town on Highway 29 north of Alexandria beside Lake Adley. In-town homes, lake lots and farms.
About 1,028 people call Parkers Prairie home, which makes it one of the larger towns in Otter Tail County. The county seat is Fergus Falls, the school district is Parkers Prairie Public Schools, and the ZIP is 56361.
As the crow flies, Parkers Prairie is 18 miles north of Janet's office in Alexandria (the closest larger town she covers) and 37 miles east of Fergus Falls (the county seat).
Parkers Prairie at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 1,028 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| County seat | Fergus Falls |
| School district | Parkers Prairie Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56361 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 23 mi, 25 minutes |
Lake Miltona is about 8 miles away in Douglas County. Lake Miltona is the largest lake lying entirely within Douglas County, about 10 miles north of Alexandria beside the city of Miltona. The DNR has stocked muskellunge here since 1982 alongside a walleye and northern pike fishery.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Parkers Prairie
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Parkers Prairie itself; the closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Miltona (8 miles as the crow flies), Alexandria (10 miles), and Carlos (13 miles).
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Tell Janet what you want in Parkers Prairie, your price range, and your timing. She will watch the MLS for you and call when something fits.
Sellers in Parkers Prairie get a full plan from Janet: pricing, preparation, photography, MLS exposure, and negotiation, all handled by the broker herself.
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FAQ
Questions about Parkers Prairie
What is the first step to selling in Parkers Prairie?
Start with a free market analysis from Janet. She walks the home, pulls comparable Parkers Prairie sales from NorthstarMLS, and gives you a list price with the sales behind it.
What school district serves Parkers Prairie?
Homes in Parkers Prairie are generally within Parkers Prairie Public Schools boundaries. District lines do not always follow city limits, so Janet confirms the district for any specific address before you make an offer.
What is winter access like for rural homes near Parkers Prairie?
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 buying in Parkers Prairie?
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.
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