Kandiyohi County · 62 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Spicer, MN
Selling or buying in Spicer 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 Spicer, from every brokerage.
See Spicer homes for saleOpen the map around SpicerActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Spicer
Resort town on Green Lake, one of the most popular lakes in the region, with a premium lakeshore market.
Roughly 1,081 people make their home in Spicer. It is served by New London-Spicer Schools, sits in Kandiyohi County with Willmar as the seat, and uses ZIP code 56288.
As the crow flies, Spicer is 4 miles south of New London (the closest larger town Janet covers), 10 miles northeast of Willmar (the county seat), and 50 miles southeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. Spicer shares its school district with New London.
Spicer at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 1,081 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| County seat | Willmar |
| School district | New London-Spicer Schools |
| ZIP code | 56288 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 62 mi, an hour and 10 minutes |
Green Lake is about 2 miles away. Green Lake at Spicer is the deepest lake in Kandiyohi County at 110 feet and one of the largest at 5,569 acres. The DNR lists six public accesses, and the shoreline is heavily developed with year-round homes.
Nearest lakes on this site
Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Spicer
Since November 2023, NorthstarMLS shows 1 closing in Spicer with Home Match Realty as the listing brokerage and 2 closings where Janet represented the buyer.
In Spicer, Janet has closed 3 sales, which means she has negotiated and closed here rather than just driven through.
Her buyer-side closings are counted above rather than shown; homes listed by other brokerages stay off this page while NorthstarMLS confirms how they may be displayed.
The Broker Reciprocity logo marks sold data supplied by NorthstarMLS through its Broker Reciprocity program. Data believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Listings from every brokerage
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Each link opens the live NorthstarMLS search for Spicer on search.homematch320.com: listings from every brokerage in the region, not only Janet's own.
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Buying or selling in Spicer
If Spicer is on your list, Janet can line up showings, pull comparable sales, and connect you with a local lender. Call or text (320) 219-2488 to get the search started.
Sellers in Spicer can start with a quick call to (320) 219-2488. Janet will schedule a walk-through, pull comparable sales, and set a price that brings showings.
Selling in Spicer? 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 Spicer
What is the first step to selling in Spicer?
Call Janet before you spend money on updates. She will tell you what Spicer buyers pay for, what to leave alone, and what the home would list for today.
What is winter access like for rural homes near Spicer?
Plowing around Spicer depends on who owns the road, so it is worth asking before you buy. County and township crews handle public roads, and a private or association road is up to the owners along it.
What school district serves Spicer?
New London-Spicer Schools serves most addresses in Spicer, though district lines and city limits do not always match. Janet checks the district on the parcel record before you write an offer.
Can Janet show homes listed by other brokerages in Spicer?
Yes, as a NorthstarMLS member she can show and write offers on any listing in the MLS, not only her own. You work with one broker and still see everything that is for sale.
From the blog
Reading about Spicer
Local Living
Downsizing: Willmar Services or Spicer Lake Access?
Compare Willmar and Spicer for a smaller home, fewer maintenance tasks, medical trips and public lake access, with a practical downsizing worksheet.
Lakes
Green Lake, Spicer MN: Lake Facts and Real Estate Guide
Green Lake in Spicer, MN: how big and deep it is, public access and parks, the Willmar connection, recent sales and the checks to make before buying or selling.
Market
Homes Janet Matchinsky Has Sold and Listed in Minnesota
64 NorthstarMLS closings for Janet Matchinsky since November 2023: prices and dates for the 28 she listed, buyer-side sales counted by town, 19 listed now.
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Talk to Janet about Spicer
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