Is Staples, MN 56479 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Staples housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Staples, MN 56479 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 19 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 21 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold faster (25 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $224,903. Overall, Staples is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Todd County, homes here sell faster than in 63% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Staples ranks #213 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Grey Eagle 56336 (0% sold over asking) or Browerville 56438 (9% sold over asking), while Bertha 56437 (33% sold over asking) and Osakis 56360 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.