Otter Tail County · 46 mi from Alexandria

Homes for sale in Underwood, MN

Janet Matchinsky is the broker to call for Underwood, 46 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.

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Active listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.

The town

Living in Underwood

Small town on Highway 210 between Fergus Falls and Battle Lake, in the middle of a cluster of lakes.

Underwood, with ZIP code 56586, has roughly 363 residents. It lies in Otter Tail County, seat Fergus Falls, and the school district is Underwood Public Schools.

As the crow flies, Underwood is 7 miles west of Battle Lake (the closest larger town Janet covers), 10 miles east of Fergus Falls (the county seat), and 37 miles northwest of Janet's office in Alexandria.

Underwood at a glance

FactDetail
Population (2023 estimate)363 (U.S. Census Bureau)
CountyOtter Tail County
County seatFergus Falls
School districtUnderwood Public Schools
ZIP code56586
Drive from Alexandriaabout 46 mi, 55 minutes

The closest lake with a page on this site, Clitherall Lake, is about 10 miles away. Clitherall Lake sits between the cities of Clitherall and Battle Lake. It is 2,540 acres and 69 feet deep with a DNR ramp and a township access.

Nearest lakes on this site

Neighboring towns

Track record

Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Underwood

Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Underwood itself; the closest properties Home Match Realty listed and sold are in Fergus Falls (8 miles as the crow flies), Henning (21 miles), and Alexandria (29 miles).

Recent closings nearby

Sold

$55,000

Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)

Fergus Falls, MN 56537

  • 3.694 acres
  • Lot

Sold September 5, 2025 · Listed by Home Match Realty

Sold

$215,000

208 2nd Street

Henning, MN 56551

  • 5 bd
  • 1.75 ba
  • 2,136 sq ft
  • 0.6 acres

Sold October 1, 2025 · Listed by Home Match Realty

Sold

$1,200,000

11615 Gehrkes Point NW

Alexandria, MN 56308

  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 3,750 sq ft
  • 0.61 acres

Sold December 5, 2024 · Listed by Home Match Realty

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.

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Buying or selling in Underwood

If Underwood 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.

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Sellers in Underwood 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.

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FAQ

Questions about Underwood

What is winter access like for rural homes near Underwood?

Plowing around Underwood 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 Underwood?

Homes in Underwood are generally within Underwood Public Schools boundaries. District lines do not always follow city limits, so Janet confirms the district for any specific address before you make an offer.

What is the first step to selling in Underwood?

Ask Janet for a market analysis, which is free and carries no obligation. She will walk through the home, pull comparable sales from NorthstarMLS, and tell you what it would list for. She will also tell you what is worth doing before photos.

How far is Underwood from Alexandria?

Underwood is about 46 miles from Janet's office in Alexandria, roughly 55 minutes by car in normal conditions. She covers it as part of her regular territory, so showings here are not a special trip.

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