West Central Minnesota
Kandiyohi County homes for sale
Janet Matchinsky helps buyers and sellers throughout Kandiyohi County, a county of roughly 43,813 people with its seat in Willmar. Below are the 10 communities she serves here, with a page for each.
Service area
Where Kandiyohi County sits
Janet's second market after Douglas County, with Willmar, Spicer, New London and Pennock closings on her NorthstarMLS record. Willmar is the regional hub for jobs, health care and shopping south of Alexandria.
Kandiyohi County at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 43,813 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County seat | Willmar |
| Land area | 797.4 sq mi (Census Gazetteer) |
| Water area | 65.0 sq mi |
| Towns on this page | 10 |
| Lakes on this site | 12 |
| Janet's recent closings here | 19 |
Largest first
Towns in Kandiyohi County
The largest towns in Kandiyohi County by 2023 population are Willmar (21,335), New London (1,284), Atwater (1,085), and Spicer (1,081). Every town below has its own page with population, school district, nearest lakes and Janet's sales nearby.
Lake finder
Lakes in Kandiyohi County
Green Lake at Spicer, Nest Lake, Diamond Lake and Lake Andrew make up the New London-Spicer lakes area.
The largest lake on this site in Kandiyohi County is Green Lake at 5,569 acres. Each lake page lists depth, public access, fish species and the towns around it, all from the Minnesota DNR.
Track record
Janet in Kandiyohi County
Janet's recent closings as the listing brokerage include 2 sales in Kandiyohi County: 1 sale in Prinsburg and 1 sale in Spicer.
Janet also represented the buyer on 17 closings in this period; homes listed by other brokerages are counted here rather than shown while NorthstarMLS confirms how they may be displayed.
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.
1 active listing in Kandiyohi County. Listed by Home Match Realty.
Talk to Janet
Buying or selling in Kandiyohi County
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of home you want in Kandiyohi County. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
Before you list in Kandiyohi County, talk to Janet. A short call will tell you what buyers are paying, what needs fixing, and what can wait.
Sell in Kandiyohi County
Each larger town has its own seller page with the process, what has sold nearby and the home value form. Smaller towns use the main sell page.
FAQ
Questions about Kandiyohi County
What is the first step to buying in Kandiyohi County?
Call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and tell her what you are looking for. She will ask about budget, timing, and must-haves, connect you with a lender if you need a pre-approval, and start sending listings.
Which lakes are in Kandiyohi County?
The Kandiyohi County lakes with pages on this site are Green Lake, Big Kandiyohi Lake, and Norway Lake, largest first. Each page lists acres, depth, public access and the towns around the lake, all from the Minnesota DNR.
Do homes in Kandiyohi County have a well and septic?
Inside city limits, most homes are on municipal water and sewer, and outside town, private wells and septic systems are the norm. Minnesota requires a well disclosure at sale, and most counties here require a septic compliance inspection when a property changes hands.
See all communities or read the relocation guide.
From the blog
Reading about Kandiyohi County
Market
How Much House Can You Buy in Willmar, MN?
What a Willmar, MN paycheck buys in 2026: the payment math at three price points, today's mortgage rate, and the household income each one takes.
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.
Selling
5 Pricing Mistakes West Central Minnesota Sellers Make
The five list-price mistakes I see most from Alexandria, Willmar and lake-country sellers, with 2026 Minnesota Realtors numbers showing what each one costs.
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Talk to Janet about Kandiyohi County
Full-time broker, one phone number, every town on this page.