Homes for Sale in Apple Valley, MN

Located in Dakota County, Apple Valley is a thriving suburb south of the Twin Cities. Known for its excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods, it offers a perfect blend of suburban comfort and city convenience. Residents enjoy numerous parks, extensive trail systems, and the famous Minnesota Zoo.

Why Live in Apple Valley

Top-rated ISD 196 school district
Home to the Minnesota Zoo
Over 50 city parks and extensive trails
Easy commute to both Minneapolis and St. Paul

Apple Valley Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$377,000
+2.9%vs. August 2025

% of Original List Price Received

98.3%
-0.3 ptsvs. August 2025

Days on Market

43
+10.3%vs. August 2025

Closed Sales

71
+6%vs. August 2025

Homes for Sale

172
+63.8%vs. August 2025

Months Supply

3.1
+72.2%vs. August 2025
Balanced market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Apple Valley Housing Market Today

Here is where the Apple Valley market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has increased by 3% from last year to $377,000, and a similar trend in price per square foot suggests this is a real move in values rather than a change in the mix of homes selling. Homes are selling 4 days longer than last year, averaging 43 days on market, and sellers are receiving 98.3% of their original asking price. The area is currently a balanced market with 3.1 months of supply. Active inventory is up 64% from last year to 172 homes for sale.

In a balanced market, neither side has a steep advantage, making careful pricing for sellers and steady negotiation for buyers the key to success.

In Apple Valley, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 73% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Roughly 51% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1990.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,084 a month on housing costs, similar to the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,657 a year.

Read the August 2026 Apple Valley market report

Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published September 12, 2026.

Apple Valley market questions

Is Apple Valley a buyer's or seller's market?

Apple Valley was a balanced market in August 2026, with 3.1 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 172 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Apple Valley?

Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 43 days on market, 4 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 98.3% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Apple Valley?

Yes. The median sale price rose 2.9% year over year to $377,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $183 to $189), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.

Living in Apple Valley

Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.

In Apple Valley, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 73% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 25 minutes.

Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates

What does it cost to own a home in Apple Valley?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,084 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,657 a year.

Median home value

$370,400

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$3,657/yr

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$2,084/mo

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$749/mo

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,738/mo

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Apple Valley?

About 73% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1990.

Owner-occupied homes

73%

Similar than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1990

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.

  • 2010-201912%
  • 2000-200914%
  • 1990-199923%
  • 1980-198921%
  • 1970-197920%
  • 1960-19697%
  • 1950-19591%
  • 1939 or earlier1%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached51%
  • Townhome / attached28%
  • 2-4 units2%
  • 5+ units18%
  • Mobile home2%

How do people get around in Apple Valley?

The average one-way commute is 25 min and 95% of homes have broadband.

Average commute

25 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 alone65%
  • Carpool8%
  • Public transit2%
  • Walk or bike1%
  • Work from home22%

Homes with broadband

95%

Similar than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Estimates for the city as a whole. Figures are survey estimates and may differ from current market prices.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

What's Nearby in Apple Valley

OpenStreetMap lists 52 parks, 5 trails, 1 beach or boat launch, 1 library, 13 schools, and 10 grocery stores within the Apple Valley city boundary.

Parks

52

40 named

  • Alimagnet Park
  • Apple Grove Park
  • Carrington Park
  • Carrollwood Park
  • Cedar Isle Park
  • Delaney Park
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  • Diamond Path Park
  • Duchess Park
  • Embry Path Park
  • Erickson Park
  • Faith Park
  • Farquar Lake Park
  • Findlay Park
  • Fred J Largen Park
  • Galaxie Park
  • Greening Park
  • Greenleaf Park
  • Hagemeister Park
  • Huntington Park
  • Innisfree Park
  • Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
  • Johnny Cake Ridge Park West (opens in new tab)
  • Kelley Park
  • Lac Lavon Park
  • Lebanon Hills Regional Park
  • Legacy Park
  • Legion Park
  • Long Lake Park
  • Longridge Park
  • Moeller Park
  • Newell Park
  • Nordic Park
  • Palomino Park
  • Pennoch Park
  • Quarry Point Park
  • Redwood Park
  • Scott Park
  • Summerfield Park
  • Tintah Park
  • Woodwinds Park

Official source: City of Apple Valley (opens in new tab)

Trails

5

4 named

  • Cedar Ave Trail
  • Hunters Court
  • North Creek Greenway
  • Pilot Knob Trail

Official source: City of Apple Valley (opens in new tab)

Beaches and boat launches

1

0 named

1 mapped beach or boat launch, not named in OpenStreetMap.

Official source: City of Apple Valley (opens in new tab)

Schools

13

6 named

  • Apple Valley High School
  • Eastview High School
  • Highland Elementary
  • Scott Highlands Middle School
  • Southview Elementary
  • Valley Middle School of STEM

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