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Stearns County homes for sale
Janet Matchinsky helps buyers and sellers throughout Stearns County, a county of roughly 160,977 people with its seat in St. Cloud. Below are the 25 communities she serves here, with a page for each.
Service area
Where Stearns County sits
The most populous county in Janet's footprint, anchored by St. Cloud, Sartell and Sauk Rapids on the Mississippi. Sauk Centre and Melrose on I-94 are the closest Stearns towns to her Alexandria office.
Stearns County at a glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 estimate) | 160,977 (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| County seat | St. Cloud |
| Land area | 1,342.9 sq mi (Census Gazetteer) |
| Water area | 47.0 sq mi |
| Towns on this page | 25 |
| Lakes on this site | 6 |
| Janet's recent closings here | 2 |
Largest first
Towns in Stearns County
The largest towns in Stearns County by 2023 population are St. Cloud (71,013), Sartell (19,726), Waite Park (8,396), and St. Joseph (6,788). Every town below has its own page with population, school district, nearest lakes and Janet's sales nearby.
St. CloudPop. 71,013SartellPop. 19,726Waite ParkPop. 8,396St. JosephPop. 6,788Sauk CentrePop. 4,610Cold SpringPop. 4,259St. AugustaPop. 3,678MelrosePop. 3,611AlbanyPop. 2,832PaynesvillePop. 2,558RockvillePop. 2,426AvonPop. 1,693RichmondPop. 1,503KimballPop. 856St. StephenPop. 803HoldingfordPop. 738BelgradePop. 735FreeportPop. 678BrootenPop. 641New MunichPop. 363St. MartinPop. 310ElrosaPop. 221GreenwaldPop. 206Meire GrovePop. 184RoscoePop. 129
Lake finder
Lakes in Stearns County
The Horseshoe Chain of Lakes near Richmond and Cold Spring, plus Big Fish, Grand and Pearl lakes on the east side.
The largest lake on this site in Stearns County is Lake Koronis at 2,968 acres. Each lake page lists depth, public access, fish species and the towns around it, all from the Minnesota DNR.
Track record
Janet in Stearns County
Janet also represented the buyer on 2 closings in this period; homes listed by other brokerages are counted here rather than shown while NorthstarMLS confirms how they may be displayed.
Talk to Janet
Buying or selling in Stearns County
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of home you want in Stearns County. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
Before you list in Stearns County, talk to Janet. A short call will tell you what buyers are paying, what needs fixing, and what can wait.
Sell in Stearns 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 Stearns County
What is the first step to buying in Stearns 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 Stearns County?
The Stearns County lakes with pages on this site are Lake Koronis, Rice Lake, and Cedar Island Lake, largest first. Each page lists acres, depth, public access and the towns around the lake, all from the Minnesota DNR.
Do homes in Stearns 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 Stearns County
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Talk to Janet about Stearns County
Full-time broker, one phone number, every town on this page.