Homes for Sale in Elk River, MN

Known as the 'Energy City', Elk River is a growing Sherburne County community situated at the confluence of the Elk and Mississippi rivers. The city offers spacious lots, a historic downtown, and an easy commute via the Northstar commuter rail station. It provides a peaceful, slightly rural lifestyle while remaining well-connected to the Twin Cities.

Why Live in Elk River

Confluence of the Elk and Mississippi rivers
Northstar commuter rail station
Spacious lots and peaceful neighborhoods
Excellent Elk River school district

Elk River Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$420,000
+0%vs. August 2025

% of Original List Price Received

100.5%
+1.9 ptsvs. August 2025

Days on Market

45
-30.8%vs. August 2025

Closed Sales

33
-34%vs. August 2025

Homes for Sale

98
-18.3%vs. August 2025

Months Supply

2.8
-17.6%vs. August 2025
Seller's market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Elk River Housing Market Today

Here is where the Elk River market stood in August 2026. Home values are holding steady within one percent of last year, with a median sale price of $420,000. Homes are selling 20 days more quickly than last year, averaging 45 days on market, and sellers are receiving 100.5% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.8 months of supply. Active inventory is down 18% from last year to 98 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 Elk River, homes were most commonly built in 2000-2009, about 79% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Roughly 68% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1997.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,075 a month on housing costs, similar to the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $4,296 a year.

Read the August 2026 Elk River market report

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

Elk River market questions

Is Elk River a buyer's or seller's market?

Elk River was a seller's market in August 2026, with 2.8 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 98 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Elk River?

Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 45 days on market, 20 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 100.5% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Elk River?

Prices were essentially flat, with a median sale price of $420,000.

Living in Elk River

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

In Elk River, homes were most commonly built in 2000-2009, about 79% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 27 minutes.

Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates

What does it cost to own a home in Elk River?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,075 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $4,296 a year.

Median home value

$370,100

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$4,296/yr

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$2,075/mo

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$796/mo

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,283/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Elk River?

About 79% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1997.

Owner-occupied homes

79%

Higher than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1997

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 later6%
  • 2010-201913%
  • 2000-200926%
  • 1990-199917%
  • 1980-198912%
  • 1970-197913%
  • 1960-19696%
  • 1950-19594%
  • 1939 or earlier2%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached68%
  • Townhome / attached12%
  • 5+ units17%

How do people get around in Elk River?

The average one-way commute is 27 min and 93% of homes have broadband.

Average commute

27 min

Higher 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 alone76%
  • Carpool5%
  • Public transit1%
  • Work from home16%

Homes with broadband

93%

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.

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