Is Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sleepy Eye is a seller’s market. With about 3 months of supply and 47% 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 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #153 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 Sleepy Eye housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 47% of homes in Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 57%, homes sold faster (18 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $164,929. Overall, Sleepy Eye is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Brown County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Sleepy Eye ranks #153 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Comfrey 56019 (0% sold over asking) or Springfield 56087 (13% sold over asking).
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Questions about Sleepy Eye real estate
Is Sleepy Eye a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3 months of supply in Sleepy Eye, MN 56085 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 Sleepy Eye?
The typical home went under contract in 16 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sleepy Eye sell over asking?
47% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sleepy Eye?
About 1.03% of a home’s value a year in Brown County, or roughly $4,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sleepy Eye?
The median sale price was $164,929 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $106 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