Is Bovey, MN 55709 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bovey is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 43% 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 68% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #169 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 Bovey housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Bovey, MN 55709 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 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 22 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 35%, homes sold faster (50 days then) and the median sale price rose 25% to $308,866. Overall, Bovey is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Itasca County, homes here sell faster than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 88%. On our competition score, Bovey ranks #169 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 65 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wirt 56688 (0% sold over asking) or Marcell 56657 (0% sold over asking), while Effie 56639 (100% sold over asking) and Warba 55793 (60% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Bovey real estate
Is Bovey a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Bovey, MN 55709 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 Bovey?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bovey sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bovey?
About 0.86% of a home’s value a year in Itasca County, or roughly $3,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bovey?
The median sale price was $308,866 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $168 per square foot.
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