Is Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Pelican Rapids is a seller’s market. With about 3.8 months of supply and 18% 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.

Competition score36/ 100

More competitive than 33% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #266 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

Months of supply3.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list18.2%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list97.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market51Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$226▼ −14.4% vs. last year

The Pelican Rapids housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 34 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold faster (73 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $434,812. Overall, Pelican Rapids is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Otter Tail County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 61%. On our competition score, Pelican Rapids ranks #266 of 296 MN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Vergas 56587 (0% sold over asking) or Erhard 56534 (0% sold over asking), while Deer Creek 56527 (50% sold over asking) and New York Mills 56567 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Battle Lake 56515Balanced $251 /sq ftBluffton 56518Buyer’s market $170 /sq ftClitherall 56524Seller’s market $215 /sq ftDalton 56324Seller’s market $160 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Pelican Rapids real estate

Is Pelican Rapids a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.8 months of supply in Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 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 Pelican Rapids?

The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Pelican Rapids sell over asking?

18% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Pelican Rapids?

About 0.77% of a home’s value a year in Otter Tail County, or roughly $3,080 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Pelican Rapids?

The median sale price was $434,812 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $226 per square foot.

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