Homes for Sale in Burnsville, MN

Nestled on the south bank of the Minnesota River, Burnsville is a dynamic city known for its beautiful parks and recreational opportunities. It features the popular Buck Hill ski area and a vibrant downtown heart known as the Heart of the City. With great schools and community events, it's highly sought after by families.

Why Live in Burnsville

Buck Hill ski and snowboard area
Vibrant 'Heart of the City' district
Alimagnet Park and numerous lakes
Award-winning Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school district

Burnsville Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$430,000
+13.2%vs. August 2025

% of Original List Price Received

98.4%
-1.4 ptsvs. August 2025

Days on Market

33
-13.2%vs. August 2025

Closed Sales

63
+0%vs. August 2025

Homes for Sale

162
+7.3%vs. August 2025

Months Supply

2.7
+0%vs. August 2025
Seller's market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Burnsville Housing Market Today

Here is where the Burnsville market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has increased by 13% from last year to $430,000, 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 5 days more quickly than last year, averaging 33 days on market, and sellers are receiving 98.4% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.7 months of supply. Active inventory is up 7% from last year to 162 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 Burnsville, homes were most commonly built in 1980-1989, about 65% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Roughly 45% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1982.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,034 a month on housing costs, similar to the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,451 a year.

Read the August 2026 Burnsville market report

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

Burnsville market questions

Is Burnsville a buyer's or seller's market?

Burnsville was a seller's market in August 2026, with 2.7 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 162 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Burnsville?

Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 33 days on market, 5 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 98.4% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Burnsville?

Yes. The median sale price rose 13.2% year over year to $430,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $180 to $185), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.

Living in Burnsville

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

In Burnsville, homes were most commonly built in 1980-1989, about 65% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 23 minutes.

Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates

What does it cost to own a home in Burnsville?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,034 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,451 a year.

Median home value

$355,200

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$3,451/yr

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$2,034/mo

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$712/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,513/mo

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Burnsville?

About 65% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1982.

Owner-occupied homes

65%

Lower than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1982

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%
  • 2010-20193%
  • 2000-20098%
  • 1990-199916%
  • 1980-198925%
  • 1970-197925%
  • 1960-196913%
  • 1950-19594%
  • 1939 or earlier2%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached45%
  • Townhome / attached19%
  • 2-4 units4%
  • 5+ units30%
  • Mobile home2%

How do people get around in Burnsville?

The average one-way commute is 23 min and 95% of homes have broadband.

Average commute

23 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 alone69%
  • Carpool11%
  • Public transit1%
  • Work from home17%

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 Burnsville

OpenStreetMap lists 58 parks, 12 trails, 5 beaches and boat launches, 1 library, 9 schools, and 10 grocery stores within the Burnsville city boundary.

Parks

58

53 named

  • Acorn Park
  • Alimagnet Park
  • Black Dog Park
  • Black Dog SNA
  • Brookview Park
  • Burnsville Heights Park
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  • Cedarbridge Park
  • Chateaulin Park
  • Civic Center Park
  • Colonial Park
  • Crosstown East Park
  • Crosstown West Park
  • Crystal Lake West
  • Day Park
  • Echo Park
  • Forest Heights Park
  • Highland Forest Park
  • Highland View Park
  • Hollows Park
  • Howell Park
  • Interlachen Park
  • James Park
  • Kelleher Park
  • Knob Hill Park
  • Krestwood Park
  • Lake Park
  • Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve (opens in new tab)
  • Neill Park
  • Nicollet Commons
  • Nicollet Park
  • Nordic Park
  • North River Hills Park
  • Northview Park
  • Oak Leaf West Park
  • Paha Sapa Park
  • Parkwood Park
  • Picnic Island
  • Public Courtyard
  • Red Oak Park
  • Rose Park
  • Skyline Park
  • South River Hills
  • South River Hills Park
  • Sue Fischer Memorial Park (opens in new tab)
  • Sunset Pond Park
  • Terrace Oaks Park
  • Twin Lakes Park
  • Tyacke Park
  • Vista View Park
  • Westview Park
  • Wolk Park
  • Wood Lane Trail Park
  • Wood Park

Official source: City of Burnsville (opens in new tab)

Trails

12

10 named

  • 140th St Trail
  • 35W Bicycle & Pedestrian Crossing
  • Cedar Avenue Trail Bridge
  • Cedar Bridge Connection
  • Cliff Fen Trail
  • Cliff Road Trail
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  • Lake Marion Greenway
  • Mendota Trail
  • Minnesota River Greenway
  • Nicollet Ave Bikeway

Official source: City of Burnsville (opens in new tab)

Beaches and boat launches

5

1 named

  • Crystal Lake Beach

Official source: City of Burnsville (opens in new tab)

Schools

9

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  • Sky Oaks Elementary School
  • William Byrne Elementary School
  • Woodpark Montessori

Grocery stores

10

8 named

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