Is Winthrop, MN 55396 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Winthrop is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 14% 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.
The Winthrop housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Winthrop, MN 55396 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (13% then), homes sold more slowly (40 days then) and the median sale price fell 24% to $189,818. Overall, Winthrop is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Sibley County, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 67%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at New Auburn 55366 (0% sold over asking) or Gaylord 55334 (11% sold over asking), while Henderson 56044 (50% sold over asking) and Green Isle 55338 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Arlington 55307Buyer’s market $168 /sq ftGaylord 55334Balanced $144 /sq ftGibbon 55335Balanced $98 /sq ftGreen Isle 55338Seller’s market $160 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Winthrop nearby
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Questions about Winthrop real estate
Is Winthrop a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Winthrop, MN 55396 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 Winthrop?
The typical home went under contract in 64 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Winthrop sell over asking?
14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Winthrop?
About 1.10% of a home’s value a year in Sibley County, or roughly $4,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Winthrop?
The median sale price was $189,818 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $116 per square foot.
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