Is Stearns County, MN a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Stearns County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Stearns County has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Stearns County, MN

How much do homes in Stearns County, MN cost?

Median Sold Price

$279,954

$148/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$13,265(+5.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Stearns County have sold for 5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Stearns County was $279,954 in October 2024, up 5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $148.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $135K$90.2K
-33.2%
2 $225K$235K
+4.4%
3 $250K$259.6K
+3.9%
4 $295.5K$305.5K
+3.4%
5+ $356K$350K
-1.7%

Summary: Stearns County housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.9%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.7%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Benton County
+7.5%
Meeker County
+6.2%
Stearns County
+5.0%
Sherburne County
+4.2%
Wright County
0%

Housing Supply in Stearns County, MN

How many homes are available in Stearns County, MN?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
601637+6.0%

Summary: The Stearns County real estate market had 637 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.0% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 910
+11.1%
2 102108
+5.9%
3 222238
+7.2%
4 194203
+4.6%
5+ 7478
+5.4%

Summary: The Stearns County housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
139126-9.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

51 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

28 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

47 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Stearns County, you may be able to get a good deal. 40.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 126 homes were sold or pending in Stearns County in October 2024, down by 9.4% month-over-month. Of the 126 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 22% were sold at asking, and 37% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Stearns County, MN

How long does it take to sell a home in Stearns County, MN?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
34 Days34 Days-1.7%

Summary: Homes in Stearns County had an average of 34 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 1.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

79 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

37 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

10 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During October 2024, 126 homes were sold in Stearns County; 63% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% 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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