Is Saint Peter, MN 56082 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Saint Peter is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 22% 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.
More competitive than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #223 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
The Saint Peter housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Saint Peter, MN 56082 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 38 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 35%, homes sold faster (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $329,757. Overall, Saint Peter is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Nicollet County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Saint Peter ranks #223 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 55 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lafayette 56054 (0% sold over asking) or Mankato 56003 (19% sold over asking), while Courtland 56021 (33% sold over asking) and Nicollet 56074 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Courtland 56021Seller’s market $140 /sq ftLafayette 56054Buyer’s market $93 /sq ftMankato 56003Seller’s market $162 /sq ftNicollet 56074Seller’s market $160 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Saint Peter nearby
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Questions about Saint Peter real estate
Is Saint Peter a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Saint Peter, MN 56082 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 Saint Peter?
The typical home went under contract in 25 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Saint Peter sell over asking?
22% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Saint Peter?
About 1.13% of a home’s value a year in Nicollet County, or roughly $4,520 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Saint Peter?
The median sale price was $329,757 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $169 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology