Homes for Sale in Richfield, MN

Richfield is a well-established first-ring suburb situated immediately south of Minneapolis. Often called the 'Urban Hometown', it offers incredible convenience with easy access to major highways, the airport, and the Mall of America. The city features charming mid-century homes and a strong sense of community.

Why Live in Richfield

Wood Lake Nature Center
Unbeatable central location
Historic mid-century neighborhoods
Excellent local dining and shopping

Richfield Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$352,000
+3.8%vs. September 2025

% of Original List Price Received

99.9%
+0.6 ptsvs. September 2025

Days on Market

25
-21.9%vs. September 2025

Closed Sales

29
-9.4%vs. September 2025

Homes for Sale

85
+28.8%vs. September 2025

Months Supply

2.5
+19%vs. September 2025
Seller's market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Richfield Housing Market Today

Here is where the Richfield market stood in September 2026. The median sale price has increased by 4% from last year to $352,000, though an opposite trend in price per square foot suggests this change more likely reflects the mix of homes that sold. Homes are selling 7 days more quickly than last year, averaging 25 days on market, and sellers are receiving 99.9% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. Active inventory is up 29% from last year to 85 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 Richfield, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 62% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Roughly 59% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1959.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,983 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,905 a year.

Read the September 2026 Richfield market report

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

Richfield market questions

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

Richfield was a seller's market in September 2026, with 2.5 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 85 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Richfield?

Homes that sold in September 2026 spent an average of 25 days on market, 7 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 99.9% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Richfield?

Yes. The median sale price rose 3.8% year over year to $352,000. Price per square foot moved the other way (from $229 to $210), which suggests the change mostly reflects the mix of homes sold.

Living in Richfield

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

In Richfield, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 62% 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 Richfield?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,983 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,905 a year.

Median home value

$344,000

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$3,905/yr

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$1,983/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$713/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,393/mo

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Richfield?

About 62% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1959.

Owner-occupied homes

62%

Lower than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1959

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%
  • 2010-20194%
  • 2000-20096%
  • 1990-19994%
  • 1980-19897%
  • 1970-19797%
  • 1960-196915%
  • 1950-195931%
  • 1940-194917%
  • 1939 or earlier6%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached59%
  • Townhome / attached2%
  • 2-4 units2%
  • 5+ units36%

How do people get around in Richfield?

The average one-way commute is 23 min and 92% 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 alone65%
  • Carpool7%
  • Public transit4%
  • Walk or bike3%
  • Work from home19%

Homes with broadband

92%

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 Richfield

OpenStreetMap lists 27 parks, 10 trails, 1 library, 7 schools, and 6 grocery stores within the Richfield city boundary.

Parks

27

  • Adams Hill Park
  • Apple Blossom Park
  • Audi Plaza
  • Augsburg Park
  • Christian Park
  • Donaldson Park
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  • Fairwood Park
  • Fremont Park
  • Garfield Park
  • Heredia Park
  • Jefferson Park
  • Kirchbak Sculpture Garden
  • Lincoln Fields
  • Little Bob's Park
  • Lyndale Field
  • Madison Park
  • Monroe Park
  • Nicollet Park
  • No Name Park
  • Pirate's Corner
  • Richfield Lake Park
  • Roosevelt Park
  • Sheridan Park
  • Taft Park
  • Veterans Memorial Park
  • Washington Park
  • Yorktown Park

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

Trails

10

7 named

  • 66th St Bikeway
  • Chicago Avenue ped/bike bridge
  • Lake Nokomis-Minnesota River Regional Trail
  • Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail
  • Park/Portland Bikeway
  • Richfield Bicycle Routes
Show all 7 trailsShow fewer
  • Richfield Lake Trail

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

Schools

7

6 named

  • Academy of Holy Angels
  • Blessed Trinity Catholic School
  • Centennial Elementary School
  • Richfield High School
  • Richfield Middle School
  • Sheridan Hills Elementary

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