Homes for Sale in Prior Lake, MN

Prior Lake is a premier Scott County community defined by its stunning Upper and Lower Prior Lake, offering exceptional boating and water recreation. The city blends a relaxed lakeside lifestyle with premier entertainment at the nearby Mystic Lake complex. Families are attracted to the spacious neighborhoods and the highly rated Prior Lake-Savage Area schools.

Why Live in Prior Lake

Upper and Lower Prior Lake boating
Premier entertainment at Mystic Lake
Relaxed lakeside lifestyle
Highly rated Prior Lake-Savage Area schools

Prior Lake Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$570,500
+12.4%vs. August 2025

% of Original List Price Received

97.3%
-1.2 ptsvs. August 2025

Days on Market

52
-5.5%vs. August 2025

Closed Sales

42
-19.2%vs. August 2025

Homes for Sale

121
+0%vs. August 2025

Months Supply

3.5
+2.9%vs. August 2025
Balanced market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Prior Lake Housing Market Today

Here is where the Prior Lake market stood in August 2026. The median sale price has increased by 12% from last year to $570,500, 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 more quickly than last year, averaging 52 days on market, and sellers are receiving 97.3% of their original asking price. The area is currently a balanced market with 3.5 months of supply. Active inventory is holding steady at 121 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 Prior Lake, homes were most commonly built in 2000-2009, about 86% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Roughly 70% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1998.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,478 a month on housing costs, higher than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $4,467 a year.

Read the August 2026 Prior Lake market report

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

Prior Lake market questions

Is Prior Lake a buyer's or seller's market?

Prior Lake was a balanced market in August 2026, with 3.5 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 121 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Prior Lake?

Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 52 days on market, 3 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 97.3% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Prior Lake?

Yes. The median sale price rose 12.4% year over year to $570,500. Price per square foot moved the other way (from $235 to $217), which suggests the change mostly reflects the mix of homes sold.

Living in Prior Lake

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

In Prior Lake, homes were most commonly built in 2000-2009, about 86% 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 Prior Lake?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,478 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $4,467 a year.

Median home value

$450,700

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$4,467/yr

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$2,478/mo

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$837/mo

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,654/mo

Higher than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Prior Lake?

About 86% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1998.

Owner-occupied homes

86%

Higher than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1998

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%
  • 2010-201919%
  • 2000-200925%
  • 1990-199918%
  • 1980-198915%
  • 1970-197910%
  • 1960-19695%
  • 1950-19593%
  • 1939 or earlier2%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached70%
  • Townhome / attached17%
  • 2-4 units1%
  • 5+ units12%

How do people get around in Prior Lake?

The average one-way commute is 25 min and 96% of homes have broadband.

Average commute

25 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 alone64%
  • Carpool8%
  • Walk or bike1%
  • Work from home25%

Homes with broadband

96%

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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