Is Cotton, MN 55724 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cotton is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 25% 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 Cotton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Cotton, MN 55724 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 4 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold faster (55 days then) and the median sale price fell 51% to $255,889. Overall, Cotton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within St. Louis County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Soudan 55782 (0% sold over asking) or Orr 55771 (0% sold over asking), while Angora 55703 (100% sold over asking) and Buhl 55713 (100% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Alborn 55702 — /sq ftAngora 55703Buyer’s market $121 /sq ftAurora 55705Balanced $129 /sq ftBabbitt 55706Seller’s market $91 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Cotton is
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Questions about Cotton real estate
Is Cotton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Cotton, MN 55724 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 Cotton?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cotton sell over asking?
25% 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 Cotton?
About 1.03% of a home’s value a year in St. Louis County, or roughly $4,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cotton?
The median sale price was $255,889 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $209 per square foot.
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