Homes for Sale in Brooklyn Center, MN

Brooklyn Center is a diverse, first-ring suburb situated directly on the Mississippi River just minutes from downtown Minneapolis. The city features a wealth of attainable, entry-level housing options perfect for first-time buyers. Residents enjoy extensive outdoor recreation at Centennial Park and the scenic Shingle Creek Regional Trail.

Why Live in Brooklyn Center

Scenic Shingle Creek Regional Trail
Expansive Centennial Park
Attainable entry-level housing options
Minutes from downtown Minneapolis

Brooklyn Center Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$308,000
-4.5%vs. August 2025

% of Original List Price Received

97.4%
-3.2 ptsvs. August 2025

Days on Market

28
+12%vs. August 2025

Closed Sales

24
-14.3%vs. August 2025

Homes for Sale

72
+44%vs. August 2025

Months Supply

3.1
+63.2%vs. August 2025
Balanced market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Brooklyn Center Housing Market Today

Here is where the Brooklyn Center market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has decreased by 4% from last year to $308,000, though an opposite trend in price per square foot suggests this change more likely reflects the mix of homes that sold. Homes are selling 3 days longer than last year, averaging 28 days on market, and sellers are receiving 97.4% of their original asking price. The area is currently a balanced market with 3.1 months of supply. Active inventory is up 44% from last year to 72 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 Brooklyn Center, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 64% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Roughly 60% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1962.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,789 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,377 a year.

Read the August 2026 Brooklyn Center market report

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

Brooklyn Center market questions

Is Brooklyn Center a buyer's or seller's market?

Brooklyn Center 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 72 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Brooklyn Center?

Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 28 days on market, 3 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 97.4% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Brooklyn Center?

No. The median sale price fell 4.5% year over year to $308,000. Price per square foot moved the other way (from $168 to $181), which suggests the change mostly reflects the mix of homes sold.

Living in Brooklyn Center

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

In Brooklyn Center, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 64% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 22 minutes.

Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates

What does it cost to own a home in Brooklyn Center?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,789 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,377 a year.

Median home value

$274,300

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$3,377/yr

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$1,789/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$675/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,376/mo

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Brooklyn Center?

About 64% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1962.

Owner-occupied homes

64%

Lower than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1962

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.

  • 2010-20194%
  • 2000-20092%
  • 1990-19993%
  • 1980-19898%
  • 1970-197913%
  • 1960-196925%
  • 1950-195937%
  • 1940-19494%
  • 1939 or earlier3%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached60%
  • Townhome / attached7%
  • 2-4 units3%
  • 5+ units30%

How do people get around in Brooklyn Center?

The average one-way commute is 22 min and 91% of homes have broadband.

Average commute

22 min

Lower than 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 alone68%
  • Carpool14%
  • Public transit3%
  • Work from home13%

Homes with broadband

91%

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 Brooklyn Center

OpenStreetMap lists 21 parks, 8 trails, 1 beach or boat launch, 1 library, 12 schools, and 2 grocery stores within the Brooklyn Center city boundary.

Parks

21

17 named

  • Bellvue Park
  • Centennial Park
  • Eugene H Hagel Arboretum
  • Evergreen Park
  • Firehouse Park
  • Freeway Park
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  • Kylawn Park
  • Lions Park
  • MAC Wildlife Area
  • Marlin Park
  • North Mississippi Park
  • Northport Park
  • Orchard Lane Park
  • Palmer Lake Park
  • Twin Lake Park
  • Wangstad Park
  • Willow Lane Park

Official source: City of Brooklyn Center (opens in new tab)

Trails

8

6 named

Official source: City of Brooklyn Center (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 Brooklyn Center (opens in new tab)

Schools

12

6 named

  • Brooklyn Center Schools
  • Garden City Elementary School
  • Nompeng Academy
  • Northport Elementary School
  • Palmer Lake Elementary
  • Progeny Academy

Grocery stores

2

  • Empire Foods
  • Sun Foods

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