Is Makinen, MN 55763 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Makinen is a balanced market. With about 5.3 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Makinen housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Makinen, MN 55763 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 5.3 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 3 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 (49 days then) and the median sale price fell 77% to $81,965. Overall, Makinen is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within St. Louis County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, 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 Makinen is
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Questions about Makinen real estate
Is Makinen a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.3 months of supply in Makinen, MN 55763 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 Makinen?
The typical home went under contract in 34 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Makinen sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Makinen?
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 Makinen?
The median sale price was $81,965 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $121 per square foot.
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