Stearns County · 75 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Waite Park, MN
Janet Matchinsky helps buyers and sellers across Waite Park, the largest market in Stearns County and about an hour and 25 minutes from her Alexandria office. Homes run the full range here, from older neighborhoods near the schools to new subdivisions, townhomes, and edge-of-town acreages.
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See Waite Park homes for saleOpen the map around Waite ParkActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Waite Park
St. Cloud's western retail corridor. Townhomes, apartments and modest single-family homes.
Waite Park is home to about 8,396 people, making it one of the larger cities in West Central Minnesota. It sits in Stearns County, seat St. Cloud, is served by St. Cloud Area Schools, and uses ZIP code 56387.
As the crow flies, Waite Park is 4 miles west of St. Cloud (the county seat and the closest larger town Janet covers) and 60 miles southeast of Janet's office in Alexandria. Waite Park shares its school district with St. Cloud, St. Joseph, and St. Augusta.
Waite Park at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 8,396 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Stearns County |
| County seat | St. Cloud |
| School district | St. Cloud Area Schools |
| ZIP code | 56387 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 75 mi, an hour and 25 minutes |
Grand Lake is about 7 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.
Pearl Lake is about 9 miles away. Pearl Lake sits between Rockville and Kimball in southern Stearns County. It is 753 acres and shallow at 17 feet, with one DNR concrete ramp.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Waite Park
Since November 2023, Janet's NorthstarMLS record has no closing inside Waite Park itself; the closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold are in St. Cloud (5 miles as the crow flies), Spicer (38 miles), and Long Prairie (43 miles).
Recent closings nearby
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Buying or selling in Waite Park
If Waite Park 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 Waite Park 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 Waite Park
What is winter access like for rural homes near Waite Park?
Plowing around Waite Park 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 Waite Park?
St. Cloud Area Schools serves most addresses in Waite Park, though district lines and city limits do not always match. Janet checks the district on the parcel record before you write an offer.
What is the first step to selling in Waite Park?
Call Janet before you spend money on updates. She will tell you what Waite Park buyers pay for, what to leave alone, and what the home would list for today.
How far is Waite Park from Alexandria?
From Janet's office in Alexandria, Waite Park is roughly 75 miles by road, or about an hour and 25 minutes. She schedules showings there the same way she does across the county.
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