Is Saint Paul, MN 55121 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Saint Paul is a seller’s market. With about 2.2 months of supply and 28% 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.
More competitive than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #141 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
The Saint Paul housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Saint Paul, MN 55121 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 26 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold more slowly (23 days then) and the median sale price fell 9% to $319,862. Overall, Saint Paul is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Dakota County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Saint Paul ranks #141 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 70 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hampton 55031 (0% sold over asking) or Rosemount 55068 (25% sold over asking), while Saint Paul 55120 (55% sold over asking) and South Saint Paul 55075 (51% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Saint Paul real estate
Is Saint Paul a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.2 months of supply in Saint Paul, MN 55121 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 Saint Paul?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Saint Paul sell over asking?
28% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Saint Paul?
About 0.98% of a home’s value a year in Dakota County, or roughly $3,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Saint Paul?
The median sale price was $319,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $195 per square foot.
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