Is Excelsior, MN 55331 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Excelsior is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 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.

Competition score70/ 100

More competitive than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #136 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 supply1.9Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list27.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market22Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$273▲ +4.4% vs. last year

The Excelsior housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Excelsior, MN 55331 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 123 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 18%, homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $882,118. Overall, Excelsior is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hennepin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 71%. On our competition score, Excelsior ranks #136 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 70 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Minneapolis 55454 (0% sold over asking) or Minneapolis 55403 (6% sold over asking), while Minneapolis 55406 (59% sold over asking) and Minneapolis 55441 (58% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Champlin 55316Seller’s market $201 /sq ftDayton 55327Seller’s market $214 /sq ftEden Prairie 55344Seller’s market $217 /sq ftEden Prairie 55346Seller’s market $211 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Excelsior real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Excelsior, MN 55331 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 Excelsior?

The typical home went under contract in 22 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Excelsior sell over asking?

28% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Excelsior?

About 1.14% of a home’s value a year in Hennepin County, or roughly $4,560 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Excelsior?

The median sale price was $882,118 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $273 per square foot.

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