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Is Heron Lake, MN 56137 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Heron Lake is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply12.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market14Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$141▲ +72.3% vs. last year

The Heron Lake housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Heron Lake, MN 56137 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 14 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 80% to $314,864. Overall, Heron Lake is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

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

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Alpha 56111 $140 /sq ftJackson 56143Buyer’s market $67 /sq ftLakefield 56150Seller’s market $98 /sq ftOkabena 56161Balanced $153 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Heron Lake real estate

Is Heron Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Heron Lake, MN 56137 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 Heron Lake?

The typical home went under contract in 14 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Heron Lake sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Heron Lake?

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

What is the median home price in Heron Lake?

The median sale price was $314,864 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $141 per square foot.

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