Is Hugo, MN 55038 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Hugo is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 31% 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.

Competition score70/ 100

More competitive than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #135 of 296 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply1.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list30.7%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market32Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$201▲ +3.6% vs. last year

The Hugo housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 31% of homes in Hugo, MN 55038 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 157 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 27%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $429,653. Overall, Hugo is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Washington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Hugo ranks #135 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 70 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Willernie 55090 (0% sold over asking) or Afton 55001 (0% sold over asking), while Saint Paul Park 55071 (60% sold over asking) and Saint Paul 55128 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Afton 55001Seller’s market $243 /sq ftBayport 55003Seller’s market $201 /sq ftCottage Grove 55016Seller’s market $202 /sq ftLake Elmo 55042Seller’s market $236 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Hugo real estate

Is Hugo a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Hugo, MN 55038 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 Hugo?

The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Hugo sell over asking?

31% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Hugo?

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 Hugo?

The median sale price was $429,653 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $201 per square foot.

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