Is Wabasha, MN 55981 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Wabasha is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 14% 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.

Competition score35/ 100

More competitive than 32% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #269 of 296 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply3.2Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list13.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.7%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market54Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$181▲ +0.0% vs. last year

The Wabasha housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Wabasha, MN 55981 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 35%, homes sold more slowly (48 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $309,866. Overall, Wabasha is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Wabasha County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Wabasha ranks #269 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Millville 55957 (0% sold over asking) or Kellogg 55945 (0% sold over asking), while Zumbro Falls 55991 (43% sold over asking) and Plainview 55964 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Kellogg 55945Buyer’s market $176 /sq ftLake City 55041Balanced $221 /sq ftMazeppa 55956Balanced $188 /sq ftMillville 55957 $258 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Wabasha real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Wabasha, MN 55981 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 Wabasha?

The typical home went under contract in 54 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Wabasha sell over asking?

14% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Wabasha?

About 1.05% of a home’s value a year in Wabasha County, or roughly $4,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Wabasha?

The median sale price was $309,866 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $181 per square foot.

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