Is Newport, MN 55055 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Newport housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Newport, MN 55055 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 15 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 10 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 46%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 29% to $551,028. Overall, Newport is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Washington County, homes here sell faster than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%.

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.