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Morrison County homes for sale
Morrison County, seat Little Falls, is home to about 34,250 people. Janet Matchinsky serves all 14 of its towns, from the county seat to the smallest communities on the map.
Service area
Where Morrison County sits
East of Todd County, about an hour from Alexandria. Little Falls is the county seat and largest town, with Pierz, Royalton, Upsala and Swanville as smaller markets.
Morrison County at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 34,250 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County seat | Little Falls |
| Land area | 1,125.1 sq mi (Census Gazetteer) |
| Water area | 28.3 sq mi |
| Towns on this page | 17 |
Largest first
Towns in Morrison County
The largest towns in Morrison County by 2023 population are Little Falls (9,095), Pierz (1,460), Royalton (1,281), and Motley (688). Every town below has its own page with population, school district, nearest lakes and Janet's sales nearby.
Little FallsPop. 9,095PierzPop. 1,460RoyaltonPop. 1,281MotleyPop. 688RandallPop. 612UpsalaPop. 482SwanvillePop. 333BuckmanPop. 312BowlusPop. 270SobieskiPop. 217FlensburgPop. 211HardingPop. 125LastrupPop. 123ElmdalePop. 116
Benton County towns
Towns in Benton County roll up to this Morrison County page, the closest county hub to them.
The St. Cloud suburbs east of the river: Sauk Rapids, Sartell's east side, Rice and Foley. Sartell itself sits on the Stearns-Benton line.
Lake finder
Lakes in Morrison County
The Mississippi River runs through Little Falls, and Fish Trap Lake, Lake Alexander and Lake Shamineau sit in the north.
No Morrison County lake has its own page on this site yet. The lake finder covers every lake Janet works, and the county's towns are listed above.
Track record
Janet in Morrison County
The closest homes Home Match Realty listed and sold to Morrison County are in Long Prairie and St. Cloud, and the county is inside the territory Janet has worked since 2014.
Talk to Janet
Buying or selling in Morrison County
If Morrison County 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 Morrison County 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.
Sell in Morrison 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 Morrison County
What is the first step to selling in Morrison County?
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.
What is winter access like for rural homes near Morrison County?
City streets and county roads are plowed by the city and the county. Township roads are plowed by the township, and private drives and some lake roads fall to the owner or an association. Janet asks who plows the road before you buy.
Do homes in Morrison 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 Morrison County
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Ready when you are
Talk to Janet about Morrison County
Full-time broker, one phone number, every town on this page.