Is Underwood, MN 56586 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Underwood is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 15% 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.

Months of supply1.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list15.4%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market40Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$268▲ +50.9% vs. last year

The Underwood housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Underwood, MN 56586 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 21%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price fell 27% to $294,872. Overall, Underwood is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Otter Tail County, homes here sell faster than in 61% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 56%.

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 Underwood real estate

Is Underwood a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Underwood, MN 56586 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 Underwood?

The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Underwood sell over asking?

15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Underwood?

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 Underwood?

The median sale price was $294,872 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $268 per square foot.

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