Is Albert Lea, MN a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Albert Lea is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Albert Lea has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Albert Lea is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Albert Lea, MN

How much do homes in Albert Lea, MN cost?

Median Sold Price

$162,900

$112/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$266(+0.2%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Albert Lea has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Albert Lea was $162,900 in October 2024, up 0.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $112.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $116K$35K
-69.8%
2 $125K$113K
-9.6%
3 $155K$162.9K
+5.1%
4 $230K$243K
+5.7%
5+ $290.5K$282K
-2.9%

Summary: Albert Lea housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 69.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Albert Lea
0.2%
Albert Lea Township
-0.5%

Housing Supply in Albert Lea, MN

How many homes are available in Albert Lea, MN?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
107108+0.9%

Summary: The Albert Lea real estate market had 108 homes for sale in October 2024, a 0.9% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 12
+100.0%
2 2324
+4.3%
3 4745
-4.3%
4 2930
+3.4%
5+ 77
0.0%

Summary: The Albert Lea housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
20200.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Albert Lea, you may be able to get a good deal. 60% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 20 homes were sold or pending in Albert Lea in October 2024, the same as the previous month. Of the 20 sold homes, 60% were sold under asking, 25% were sold at asking, and 15% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Albert Lea, MN

How long does it take to sell a home in Albert Lea, MN?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
53 Days30 Days-42.4%

Summary: Homes in Albert Lea had an average of 30 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 42.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

14 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

5 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

1 Home Was Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Albert Lea are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 20 homes were sold in Albert Lea; 70% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 5% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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