Stearns County · 79 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in St. Cloud, MN
St. Cloud 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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The town
Living in St. Cloud
Stearns County seat and the regional metro of Central Minnesota, home of St. Cloud State University. The deepest housing market in Janet's area, from starter homes to riverfront.
St. Cloud, population about 71,013, anchors this part of Stearns County. Schools fall under St. Cloud Area Schools, county offices are in St. Cloud, and mail runs through ZIP 56301.
As the crow flies, St. Cloud is 63 miles southeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, St. Cloud is the largest of the 25 Stearns County towns on this site. It shares its school district with Waite Park, St. Augusta, and St. Joseph, and its ZIP code with St. Augusta.
St. Cloud at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 71,013 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Stearns County |
| County seat | St. Cloud |
| School district | St. Cloud Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56301 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 79 mi, an hour and 30 minutes |
The closest lake with a page on this site, Grand Lake, is about 10 miles away. 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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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in St. Cloud
Since November 2023, NorthstarMLS shows 1 closing in St. Cloud with Home Match Realty as the listing brokerage.
Janet has 1 sale on her record in St. Cloud. She has walked these streets with clients and knows what homes here actually close for.
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FAQ
Questions about St. Cloud
Do homes in St. Cloud have a well and septic?
In town, expect municipal utilities; in the country around St. Cloud, expect a well and a septic system. Janet orders the septic compliance inspection early because a failed system changes the price.
How far is St. Cloud from Alexandria?
Count on about 79 miles and an hour and 30 minutes from Alexandria to St. Cloud in normal driving. Janet covers it as regular territory, so a showing here is an ordinary appointment.
What is the first step to buying in St. Cloud?
A short call to (320) 219-2488 is the first step. Janet will ask about must-haves and price, then start sending St. Cloud listings as they post.
What school district serves St. Cloud?
St. Cloud Area Schools serves most addresses in St. Cloud, though district lines and city limits do not always match. Janet checks the district on the parcel record before you write an offer.
From the blog
Reading about St. Cloud
Market
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Alexandria, Willmar and St. Cloud, MN compared for home buyers: prices, drive to Minneapolis, employers, colleges, lakes and my own NorthstarMLS closings in each market.
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.
Local Living
Living in Alexandria and Working in St. Cloud: Test the Commute
Test an Alexandria-to-St. Cloud commute with actual addresses, work schedules, winter plans and a weekly cost worksheet before choosing your next home.
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