$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
Otter Tail County · 73 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Pelican Rapids, MN
Selling or buying in Pelican Rapids 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.
See every home for sale in Pelican Rapids, from every brokerage.
See Pelican Rapids homes for saleOpen the map around Pelican RapidsActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Pelican Rapids
Highway 59 town on the Pelican River with a diverse population and a turkey-processing employer. Lake Lida and Pelican Lake are close by.
About 2,597 people call Pelican Rapids home, which makes it one of the larger towns in Otter Tail County. The county seat is Fergus Falls, the school district is Pelican Rapids Public Schools, and the ZIP is 56572.
As the crow flies, Pelican Rapids is 20 miles north of Fergus Falls (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 58 miles northwest of Janet's office in Alexandria.
Pelican Rapids at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 2,597 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| County seat | Fergus Falls |
| School district | Pelican Rapids Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56572 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 73 mi, an hour and 25 minutes |
Lake Lida is about 6 miles away. Lake Lida sits east of Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County. The DNR records the north basin at 5,523 acres and 58 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Pelican Rapids
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Pelican Rapids itself; the closest properties Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Fergus Falls (16 miles as the crow flies), Henning (35 miles), and Alexandria (50 miles).
Recent closings nearby
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Buying or selling in Pelican Rapids
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Pelican Rapids works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Pelican Rapids the same way everywhere: honest pricing, good photos, NorthstarMLS exposure, and a broker who answers the phone.
Selling in Pelican Rapids? See how Janet sells here.
Read the buying a lake home guide and the pricing guide before you start, or see all guides.
FAQ
Questions about Pelican Rapids
Does Janet work with buyers moving from out of the area?
Yes, and Janet has helped clients move in from as far away as California, lining up a dozen showings in two days. She also makes the lender, inspector and closer introductions so nothing waits on you.
What are property taxes like in Pelican Rapids?
Property taxes vary parcel by parcel, based on assessed value and the levies from the city, Otter Tail County, and Pelican Rapids Public Schools. Janet pulls the exact current tax statement for any home you are considering, and the Otter Tail County assessor publishes the records.
Are there lakes near Pelican Rapids?
The nearest lakes to Pelican Rapids by distance are Lake Lida, Pelican Lake, and Star Lake. Each has its own page here with acres, depth and public access, and Janet knows which suit a year-round home.
How fast do homes sell in Pelican Rapids?
It changes with the season and the price point, so a single average would mislead you. Janet would rather show you current numbers than quote a stale figure, so ask her for the latest report on Pelican Rapids.
From the blog
Reading about Pelican Rapids
Lake, Cabin and Land
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Match a Pelican Lake listing to its DNR lake number, county and parcel before comparing homes near Ashby and Pelican Rapids or planning a showing.
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