Is Benson, MN 56215 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Benson is a seller’s market. With about 2.6 months of supply and 13% 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 24% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #280 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 Benson housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Benson, MN 56215 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 2.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $152,434. Overall, Benson is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Benson ranks #280 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Appleton 56208 (0% sold over asking), while Kerkhoven 56252 (33% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Appleton 56208Buyer’s market $114 /sq ftHolloway 56249 — /sq ftKerkhoven 56252Seller’s market $128 /sq ftMurdock 56271 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Benson nearby
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Questions about Benson real estate
Is Benson a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.6 months of supply in Benson, MN 56215 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 Benson?
The typical home went under contract in 64 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Benson sell over asking?
13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Benson?
About 0.86% of a home’s value a year in Swift County, or roughly $3,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Benson?
The median sale price was $152,434 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $99 per square foot.
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