Kandiyohi County · 69 mi from Alexandria
Homes for sale in Willmar, MN
Willmar has enough listings at any given time that a good broker matters, and Janet Matchinsky has been a full-time broker since 2014. Buyers can compare established neighborhoods, newer construction, townhomes, and rural properties within a short drive.
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See Willmar homes for saleOpen the map around WillmarActive listings from every brokerage, from NorthstarMLS through IDX Broker. Janet can be your buyer's agent on any of them.
The town
Living in Willmar
Kandiyohi County seat and the largest city in Janet's market outside St. Cloud, with Ridgewater College, Jennie-O and a regional hospital. A broad housing mix. Janet sold several homes here in 2026.
With roughly 21,335 residents, Willmar is a commercial center for much of Kandiyohi County. The county seat is Willmar, students attend Willmar Public Schools, and the main ZIP code is 56201.
As the crow flies, Willmar is 55 miles south of Janet's office in Alexandria. By the Census Bureau's 2023 estimates, Willmar is the largest of the 10 Kandiyohi County towns on this site.
Willmar at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 21,335 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County | Kandiyohi County |
| County seat | Willmar |
| School district | Willmar Public Schools |
| ZIP code | 56201 |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 69 mi, an hour and 20 minutes |
Foot Lake is about 1 mile away. Foot Lake is inside the city of Willmar, with Robbins Island Park between it and Willmar Lake. It is 503 acres and 24 feet deep with city, county and DNR accesses.
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Track record
Janet Matchinsky, REALTOR®, in Willmar
Since November 2023, NorthstarMLS shows 11 closings in Willmar where Janet represented the buyer.
Sales listed by other brokerages appear here as a count only.
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Janet has 1 active listing in Willmar. Listed by Home Match Realty.
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Buying or selling in Willmar
Buyers in Willmar 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 Willmar 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 Willmar? 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 Willmar
Are there lakes near Willmar?
Going by distance, the lakes closest to Willmar are Foot Lake, Willmar Lake, and Eagle Lake. Some have public access and some are mostly private shoreline, so ask Janet which ones fit what you want from a lake.
How fast do homes sell in Willmar?
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 Willmar.
Does Janet work with buyers moving from out of the area?
Yes, and Janet has helped clients move in from as far away as California, lining up a dozen showings in two days. She also makes the lender, inspector and closer introductions so nothing waits on you.
What are property taxes like in Willmar?
Taxes in Willmar depend on assessed value and the levies from the city, Kandiyohi County and Willmar Public Schools, so similar houses can differ. Janet pulls the current statement for any home before you make an offer.
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