Is Forest Lake, MN a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Forest Lake is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, Forest Lake has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Forest Lake, MN

How much do homes in Forest Lake, MN cost?

Median Sold Price

$395,000

$197/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$5,183(+1.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Forest Lake have sold for 1.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Forest Lake was $395,000 in November 2024, up 1.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $197.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $130K$455K
+250.0%
2 $298K$294K
-1.3%
3 $386.7K$380K
-1.7%
4 $435K$430K
-1.1%
5+ $530K$507.5K
-4.2%

Summary: Forest Lake housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 250%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 4.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Forest Lake
+2.6%
Wyoming
+2.3%
Forest Lake
+1.3%
Wyoming
+1.3%
Columbus
-9.5%

Housing Supply in Forest Lake, MN

How many homes are available in Forest Lake, MN?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
130124-4.6%

Summary: The Forest Lake real estate market had 124 homes for sale in November 2024, a 4.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 01
+100.0%
2 3534
-2.9%
3 5245
-13.5%
4 3535
0.0%
5+ 89
+12.5%

Summary: The Forest Lake housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 100%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 2.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.5%, 4 bedroom homes remained the same, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 12.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2625-3.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Forest Lake, you could pay more than the asking price. 56% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 25 homes were sold or pending in Forest Lake in November 2024, down by 3.8% month-over-month. Of the 25 sold homes, 32% were sold under asking, 12% were sold at asking, and 56% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Forest Lake, MN

How long does it take to sell a home in Forest Lake, MN?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
41 Days44 Days+7.1%

Summary: Homes in Forest Lake had an average of 44 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 7.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

14 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

6 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 25 homes were sold in Forest Lake; 56% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 16% 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 17 Days Ago

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