Stearns County · 59 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Paynesville, MN
Selling or buying in Paynesville is routine work for Janet Matchinsky, a full-time broker in this part of Minnesota since 2014. Expect a real range here, from downtown homes built decades ago to new construction and acreages past the city limits.
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The town
Living in Paynesville
Highway 23 town on Lake Koronis, about halfway between St. Cloud and Willmar. Lake homes plus an affordable in-town market.
Paynesville is home to about 2,558 people and served by Paynesville Area Schools, big enough for errands, small enough to feel like one town. It is in Stearns County, seat St. Cloud, ZIP 56362.
As the crow flies, Paynesville is 15 miles west of Cold Spring (the closest larger town Janet covers), 29 miles west of St. Cloud (the county seat), and 47 miles southeast of Janet's office in Alexandria.
Paynesville at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 2,558 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Stearns County |
| County seat | St. Cloud |
| School district | Paynesville Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56362 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 59 mi, an hour and 10 minutes |
Lake Koronis is about 3 miles away. Lake Koronis at Paynesville is the deepest lake in Stearns County at 132 feet and one of the largest at 2,968 acres. The DNR lists five public accesses.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Paynesville
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Paynesville itself. Her nearest closing is in Richmond, about 11 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 are in Spicer (14 miles), St. Cloud (30 miles), and Villard (35 miles).
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FAQ
Questions about Paynesville
What is the first step to buying in Paynesville?
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.
Do homes in Paynesville have a well and septic?
Most homes inside Paynesville are on city water and sewer; outside the limits, a private well and septic are the norm. A well disclosure is required at sale in Minnesota, and most counties here want a septic compliance inspection at transfer.
How far is Paynesville from Alexandria?
Paynesville is about 59 miles from Janet's office in Alexandria, roughly an hour and 10 minutes by car in normal conditions. She covers it as part of her regular territory, so showings here are not a special trip.
What is the first step to selling in Paynesville?
Start with a free market analysis from Janet. She walks the home, pulls comparable Paynesville sales from NorthstarMLS, and gives you a list price with the sales behind it.
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