Is Ostrander, MN 55961 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Ostrander is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 33% 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 Ostrander housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Ostrander, MN 55961 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 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. 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 50%, homes sold more slowly (5 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $179,822. Overall, Ostrander is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Mower County, homes here sell more slowly than in 56% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sargeant 55973 (0% sold over asking) or Rose Creek 55970 (0% sold over asking), while Le Roy 55951 (100% sold over asking) and Brownsdale 55918 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Ostrander real estate
Is Ostrander a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Ostrander, MN 55961 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 Ostrander?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Ostrander sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Ostrander?
About 1.03% of a home’s value a year in Mower County, or roughly $4,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Ostrander?
The median sale price was $179,822 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $141 per square foot.
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