Pope County · 26 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Starbuck, MN
Janet Matchinsky helps people buy and sell in Starbuck, a Pope County city about 30 minutes from her office in Alexandria. Homes range from older houses near the school and downtown to newer construction on the edge of town.
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See Starbuck homes for saleOpen the map around StarbuckActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Starbuck
Lake town at the west end of Lake Minnewaska with a public beach and a small downtown. Lake homes, cabins and an in-town core of older housing.
Starbuck is home to about 1,405 people and served by Minnewaska Area Schools, big enough for errands, small enough to feel like one town. It is in Pope County, seat Glenwood, ZIP 56381.
As the crow flies, Starbuck is 8 miles southwest of Glenwood (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 21 miles south of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Starbuck is the second-largest of the 6 Pope County towns on this site. It shares its school district with Long Beach, Lowry, Glenwood, and Villard.
Starbuck at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 1,405 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Pope County |
| County seat | Glenwood |
| School district | Minnewaska Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56381 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 26 mi, 30 minutes |
Lake Minnewaska is about 4 miles away. Lake Minnewaska is the largest lake in Pope County at 8,050 acres, with Glenwood on its east end and Starbuck on its west end. It is broad rather than deep, topping out at 32 feet.
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Neighboring towns
Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Starbuck
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Starbuck itself. Her nearest closings are 2 in Glenwood, about 8 miles away as the crow flies, where she represented the buyer (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules). The closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Villard (14 miles) and Alexandria (19 and 22 miles).
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Buying or selling in Starbuck
Buyers in Starbuck can reach Janet directly at (320) 219-2488. She answers her own phone and replies to every message personally, seven days a week.
To find out what your Starbuck home would list for, call Janet at (320) 219-2488 or use the form below. The market analysis is free and comes with no pressure to list.
Selling in Starbuck? 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 Starbuck
Which towns near Starbuck should buyers also consider?
Buyers who like Starbuck often look at Long Beach, Lowry, and Glenwood as well, since the commute and the price range overlap. Janet can set up a search that covers all of them at once.
How fast do homes sell in Starbuck?
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 Starbuck.
Are there lakes near Starbuck?
The nearest lakes to Starbuck by distance are Lake Minnewaska, Lake Emily, and Lake Reno. Each has its own page here with acres, depth and public access, and Janet knows which suit a year-round home.
What are property taxes like in Starbuck?
There is no single answer for Starbuck; the parcel's assessed value and the Pope County levy set it. The county assessor publishes the records, and Janet reads the actual statement with you.
From the blog
Reading about Starbuck
Local Living
Glenwood or Starbuck for a Lake Minnewaska Commute?
Glenwood or Starbuck on Lake Minnewaska? Map your real work route, school building and clinic trips from two actual driveways before choosing between them.
Lake, Cabin and Land
Lake Minnewaska: Comparing Glenwood and Starbuck Sides for Daily Use
Compare Lake Minnewaska’s Glenwood and Starbuck sides using real routes, public lake access, city services and the jurisdiction of each property you consider.
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