Homes for Sale in Hastings, MN

Hastings is a historic Dakota County river town located at the picturesque junction of the Mississippi, St. Croix, and Vermillion rivers. The city features a nationally registered historic downtown filled with classic architecture and local charm. Highlights include the stunning Vermillion Falls and a welcoming small-town atmosphere with convenient metro access.

Why Live in Hastings

Nationally registered historic downtown
Stunning Vermillion Falls
Confluence of three major rivers
Small-town charm with metro access

Hastings Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$340,000
+2.9%vs. August 2025

% of Original List Price Received

97.5%
-0.1 ptsvs. August 2025

Days on Market

37
-14%vs. August 2025

Closed Sales

39
+39.3%vs. August 2025

Homes for Sale

63
+43.2%vs. August 2025

Months Supply

2.4
+50%vs. August 2025
Seller's market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Hastings Housing Market Today

Here is where the Hastings market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has increased by 3% from last year to $340,000, 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 6 days more quickly than last year, averaging 37 days on market, and sellers are receiving 97.5% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.4 months of supply. Active inventory is up 43% from last year to 63 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 Hastings, homes were most commonly built in 2000-2009, about 76% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Roughly 57% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1984.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,913 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,160 a year.

Read the August 2026 Hastings market report

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

Hastings market questions

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

Hastings was a seller's market in August 2026, with 2.4 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 63 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Hastings?

Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 37 days on market, 6 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 97.5% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Hastings?

Yes. The median sale price rose 2.9% year over year to $340,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $185 to $188), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.

Living in Hastings

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

In Hastings, homes were most commonly built in 2000-2009, about 76% 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 Hastings?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,913 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,160 a year.

Median home value

$322,400

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$3,160/yr

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$1,913/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$662/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,183/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Hastings?

About 76% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1984.

Owner-occupied homes

76%

Higher than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1984

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.

  • 2010-20196%
  • 2000-200924%
  • 1990-199912%
  • 1980-198914%
  • 1970-197914%
  • 1960-196913%
  • 1950-19596%
  • 1940-19492%
  • 1939 or earlier9%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached57%
  • Townhome / attached16%
  • 2-4 units7%
  • 5+ units17%
  • Mobile home3%

How do people get around in Hastings?

The average one-way commute is 25 min and 91% of homes have broadband.

Average commute

25 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 alone77%
  • Carpool6%
  • Walk or bike2%
  • 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.

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