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Is Utica, MN 55979 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Utica is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list99.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list104%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market5Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$173▼ −5.2% vs. last year

The Utica housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Utica, MN 55979 sold above their list price and the typical home went under contract in 5 days. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (12 days then) and the median sale price fell 34% to $259,888. Overall, Utica is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

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

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Saint Charles 55972 (8% sold over asking) or Rollingstone 55969 (25% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

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Questions about Utica real estate

How fast do homes sell in Utica?

The typical home went under contract in 5 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Utica sell over asking?

100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Utica?

About 0.93% of a home’s value a year in Winona County, or roughly $3,720 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Utica?

The median sale price was $259,888 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $173 per square foot.

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