Homes for Sale in Anoka, MN
Known proudly as the 'Halloween Capital of the World', Anoka is a historic river town located at the confluence of the Rum and Mississippi rivers. The charming historic downtown is filled with unique local shops, dining, and well-preserved architecture. It offers an easy commute to downtown Minneapolis via the Northstar commuter rail station.
Why Live in Anoka
Anoka Market Snapshot
Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.
Median Sales Price
% of Original List Price Received
Days on Market
Closed Sales
Homes for Sale
Months Supply
Supply vs. Demand Trends
Anoka Housing Market Today
Here is where the Anoka market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has decreased by 13% from last year to $313,150, though an opposite trend in price per square foot suggests this change more likely reflects the mix of homes that sold. Homes are selling 11 days longer than last year, averaging 31 days on market, and sellers are receiving 101.1% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Active inventory is up 13% from last year to 35 homes for sale.
In this seller's market, buyers should be prepared to act quickly, while sellers can generally expect strong interest if priced correctly.
In Anoka, homes were most commonly built in 1960-1969, about 57% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Roughly 49% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1973.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,708 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $2,735 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published September 12, 2026.
Anoka market questions
Is Anoka a buyer's or seller's market?
Anoka was a seller's market in August 2026, with 2 months of supply. Under about 3 months generally favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is considered balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers. There were 35 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Anoka?
Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 31 days on market, 11 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 101.1% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Anoka?
No. The median sale price fell 13.0% year over year to $313,150. Price per square foot moved the other way (from $197 to $204), which suggests the change mostly reflects the mix of homes sold.
Living in Anoka
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In Anoka, homes were most commonly built in 1960-1969, about 57% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 24 minutes.
Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
What does it cost to own a home in Anoka?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,708 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $2,735 a year.
Median home value
$308,700
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$2,735/yr
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$1,708/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$614/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,269/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in Anoka?
About 57% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1973.
Owner-occupied homes
57%
Lower than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1973
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.
Home age by decade
The share of homes built during each period.
- 2020 or later2%
- 2010-20195%
- 2000-20096%
- 1990-19999%
- 1980-198915%
- 1970-197918%
- 1960-196919%
- 1950-195910%
- 1940-19495%
- 1939 or earlier11%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached49%
- Townhome / attached10%
- 2-4 units3%
- 5+ units38%
How do people get around in Anoka?
The average one-way commute is 24 min and 92% of homes have broadband.
Average commute
24 min
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.
How people get to work
The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.
- Drive alone77%
- Carpool8%
- Walk or bike2%
- Work from home12%
Homes with broadband
92%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
What's Nearby in Anoka
OpenStreetMap lists 15 parks, 14 trails, 4 beaches and boat launches, 2 libraries, and 7 schools within the Anoka city boundary.
Parks
15
12 named
- Akin Riverside Park
- Bonnell Fields
- Brisbin Park
- George Green Park
- Grant Tot Lot
- John Ward Park
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- Mississippi River Park / King's Island
- Peninsula Point Two Rivers Historical Park
- Rice Street Beach Park
- Rick Sorenson Park
- Rum River South County Park
- Sunny Acres Park
Official source: City of Anoka (opens in new tab)
Trails
14
10 named
- Brisbin Trail
- Central Anoka County Regional Trail
- Ferry Street Trail
- Kings Island Trail
- Main Street Trail
- Mississippi River Regional Trail
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- Mississippi River Trail (Minnesota-Alternate)
- North Street Trail
- Rum River Regional Trail
- United States Bicycle Route 45A
Official source: City of Anoka (opens in new tab)
Libraries
2
Schools
7
5 named
- Anoka Middle School for the Arts Fred Moore Campus
- Anoka Middle School for the Arts Washington Campus
- Anoka Senior High
- Montessori Renaissance Academy
- Wilson Elementary (opens in new tab)
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