Is Afton, MN 55001 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Afton is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Afton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Afton, MN 55001 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 60 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 8 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 22%, homes sold more slowly (28 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $794,656. Overall, Afton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Washington County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Saint Paul Park 55071 (60% sold over asking) and Saint Paul 55128 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Afton real estate
Is Afton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Afton, MN 55001 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Afton?
The typical home went under contract in 60 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Afton sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Afton?
About 0.99% of a home’s value a year in Washington County, or roughly $3,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Afton?
The median sale price was $794,656 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $243 per square foot.
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