Renville County · 96 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Sacred Heart, MN
Janet Matchinsky is the broker to call for Sacred Heart, 96 miles from her Alexandria office and inside the area she has served since 2014. Small-town lots, older two-story homes, and farm sites with acreage make up most of what sells here.
See every home for sale in Sacred Heart, from every brokerage.
See Sacred Heart homes for saleOpen the map around Sacred HeartActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Sacred Heart
Small Highway 212 farm town in western Renville County.
About 490 people live in Sacred Heart, ZIP 56285. The town belongs to Renville County, with Olivia as the county seat, and students attend Renville County West Schools.
As the crow flies, Sacred Heart is 7 miles west of Renville (the closest larger town Janet covers), 17 miles west of Olivia (the county seat), and 77 miles south of Janet's office in Alexandria. Sacred Heart shares its school district with Renville and Danube.
Sacred Heart at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 490 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Renville County |
| County seat | Olivia |
| School district | Renville County West Schools |
| ZIP code | 56285 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 96 mi, an hour and 50 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Big Kandiyohi Lake, is about 25 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 Sacred Heart
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Sacred Heart itself; the closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Prinsburg (13 miles as the crow flies), Vesta (19 miles), and Redwood Falls (20 miles).
Recent closings nearby
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Buying or selling in Sacred Heart
Start with a short call to Janet at (320) 219-2488. She will explain how buying in Sacred Heart works, what it costs, and what to expect from offer to closing.
Janet sells homes in Sacred Heart the same way everywhere: honest pricing, good photos, NorthstarMLS exposure, and a broker who answers the phone.
The full seller plan is on the sell page.
Read the buying a lake home guide and the pricing guide before you start, or see all guides.
FAQ
Questions about Sacred Heart
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 Sacred Heart?
Taxes in Sacred Heart depend on assessed value and the levies from the city, Renville County and Renville County West Schools, so similar houses can differ. Janet pulls the current statement for any home before you make an offer.
Are there lakes near Sacred Heart?
Big Kandiyohi Lake is the closest lake to Sacred Heart, with Big Kandiyohi Lake, Foot Lake, and Willmar Lake all within reach. Ask Janet which shorelines have public landings and which are mostly private frontage.
How fast do homes sell in Sacred Heart?
Some Sacred Heart 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.
Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Sacred Heart
One call, no pressure. She answers her own phone.