Is Clearwater, MN 55320 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Clearwater is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 23% 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 score64/ 100

More competitive than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #177 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 supply2.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list23.1%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market23Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$188▲ +10.3% vs. last year

The Clearwater housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Clearwater, MN 55320 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 27 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 28%, homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $342,252. Overall, Clearwater is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Stearns County, homes here sell faster than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Clearwater ranks #177 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Saint Stephen 56375 (0% sold over asking) or New Munich 56356 (0% sold over asking), while Holdingford 56340 (38% sold over asking) and Cold Spring 56320 (36% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Albany 56307Seller’s market $179 /sq ftAvon 56310Balanced $180 /sq ftBelgrade 56312Seller’s market $177 /sq ftCold Spring 56320Seller’s market $168 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Clearwater real estate

Is Clearwater a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Clearwater, MN 55320 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 Clearwater?

The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Clearwater sell over asking?

23% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Clearwater?

About 1.00% of a home’s value a year in Stearns County, or roughly $4,000 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Clearwater?

The median sale price was $342,252 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $188 per square foot.

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