Dave Lilja's Localized Market Report
St. Louis County, MN
Single-Family Homes
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St. Louis County, MN
Fri Sep 11 2026
This week the median list price for St. Louis County, MN is $344,900 with the market action index hovering around 47. This is about the same as last month's market action index of 47. Inventory has increased to 595.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Strong Seller's Market
Market Narrative
The market has started cooling and prices have been flat for several weeks. Since we’re in the Seller’s zone, watch for changes in MAI. If the MAI resumes its climb, prices will likely follow suit. If the MAI drops consistently or falls into the Buyer’s zone, watch for downward pressure on prices.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $344,900 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $309,000 | |
| Per Square Foot | $212 | |
| Average Days on Market | 94 | |
| Median Days on Market | 56 | |
| Price Decreased | 38% | |
| Price Increased | 1% | |
| Relisted | 9% | |
| Inventory | 595 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 47 | |
| Strong Seller's Market | ||
The market appears to be hovering around this plateau. Look for a persistent change in the Market Action Index before we see prices deviate significantly from here.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $779,000 | 2,460 | 2.5 - 5 acres | 3 | 2 | 27 | 15 | 14 | 77 |
| $439,900 | 1,800 | 1 - 2.5 acres | 3 | 1 | 49 | 16 | 24 | 63 |
| $269,900 | 1,440 | 0.25 - 0.5 acre | 3 | 1 | 71 | 16 | 36 | 35 |
| $132,250 | 1,154 | 6,500 - 8,000 sqft | 3 | 1 | 82 | 16 | 18 | 49 |