Homes for Sale in Chanhassen, MN
Chanhassen is a premium Carver County community frequently ranked among the best places to live in the United States. The city is famous for the stunning Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Prince's historic Paisley Park estate. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life centered around beautiful Lake Ann Park and highly rated local schools.
Why Live in Chanhassen
Chanhassen 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
Chanhassen Housing Market Today
Here is where the Chanhassen market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has increased by 31% from last year to $755,590, 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 7 days more quickly than last year, averaging 35 days on market, and sellers are receiving 96.5% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2 months of supply. Active inventory is down 14% from last year to 66 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 Chanhassen, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 84% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Roughly 68% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1994.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,753 a month on housing costs, higher than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $5,383 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published September 12, 2026.
Chanhassen market questions
Is Chanhassen a buyer's or seller's market?
Chanhassen 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 66 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Chanhassen?
Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 35 days on market, 7 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 96.5% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Chanhassen?
Yes. The median sale price rose 31.4% year over year to $755,590. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $227 to $232), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.
Living in Chanhassen
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In Chanhassen, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 84% 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 Chanhassen?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,753 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $5,383 a year.
Median home value
$566,300
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$5,383/yr
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$2,753/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$931/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,831/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in Chanhassen?
About 84% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1994.
Owner-occupied homes
84%
Higher than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1994
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 later1%
- 2010-201913%
- 2000-200919%
- 1990-199928%
- 1980-198919%
- 1970-19798%
- 1960-19695%
- 1950-19594%
- 1940-19492%
- 1939 or earlier1%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached68%
- Townhome / attached20%
- 2-4 units1%
- 5+ units11%
How do people get around in Chanhassen?
The average one-way commute is 22 min and 96% 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 alone63%
- Carpool6%
- Walk or bike1%
- Work from home30%
Homes with broadband
96%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
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