Benton County · 78 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Sauk Rapids, MN
Sauk Rapids is a regional center, and Janet Matchinsky treats it that way, with regular showings and a close eye on what is listing. Expect a wide market, from starter homes and townhomes to executive builds and country properties on the outskirts.
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St. Cloud's neighbor across the Mississippi. Established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions.
About 13,775 people live in Sauk Rapids, ZIP 56379. It is part of Benton County, where Foley is the seat, and the public school district is Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools. Benton County has no county page of its own here, so Sauk Rapids is listed under the Morrison County page.
As the crow flies, Sauk Rapids is 3 miles southeast of Sartell (the closest larger town Janet covers), 13 miles west of Foley (the county seat), and 62 miles east of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Sauk Rapids is the largest of the 3 Benton County towns on this site. It shares its school district with Rice.
Sauk Rapids at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 13,775 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Benton County |
| County seat | Foley |
| School district | Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools |
| ZIP code | 56379 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 78 mi, an hour and 30 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Grand Lake, is about 14 miles away in Stearns County. Grand Lake lies between Cold Spring and Rockville in Stearns County. It is 651 acres and 34 feet deep with one DNR concrete ramp.
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Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Sauk Rapids
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Sauk Rapids itself; the closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in St. Cloud (2 miles as the crow flies), Long Prairie (42 miles), and Spicer (45 miles).
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What is the first step to buying in Sauk Rapids?
A short call to (320) 219-2488 is the first step. Janet will ask about must-haves and price, then start sending Sauk Rapids listings as they post.
Do homes in Sauk Rapids have a well and septic?
Most homes inside Sauk Rapids 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 Sauk Rapids from Alexandria?
From Janet's office in Alexandria, Sauk Rapids is roughly 78 miles by road, or about an hour and 30 minutes. She schedules showings there the same way she does across the county.
What is the first step to selling in Sauk Rapids?
Start with a free market analysis from Janet. She walks the home, pulls comparable Sauk Rapids sales from NorthstarMLS, and gives you a list price with the sales behind it.
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