Is Elgin, MN 55932 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Elgin is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 0% 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.

Months of supply2.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market10Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$120▼ −18.1% vs. last year

The Elgin housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Elgin, MN 55932 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 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 (0% then), homes sold faster (47 days then) and the median sale price fell 15% to $248,892. Overall, Elgin is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Olmsted County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Oronoco 55960 (43% sold over asking) and Stewartville 55976 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Byron 55920Seller’s market $193 /sq ftDover 55929Seller’s market $166 /sq ftEyota 55934Buyer’s market $163 /sq ftOronoco 55960Buyer’s market $214 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Elgin real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Elgin, MN 55932 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 Elgin?

The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Elgin sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Elgin?

About 1.06% of a home’s value a year in Olmsted County, or roughly $4,240 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Elgin?

The median sale price was $248,892 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $120 per square foot.

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