Homes for Sale in Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul, the historic capital of Minnesota, is known for its beautiful late-Victorian architecture, distinct neighborhoods, and deep cultural roots. The city exudes a quieter, more traditional charm compared to its twin, Minneapolis. It features grand avenues, excellent museums, and a strong sense of community.

Why Live in Saint Paul

Historic Summit Avenue and Cathedral Hill

Como Park and the Como Park Zoo

Xcel Energy Center and local sports

Rich history and cultural institutions

Saint Paul Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$315,000

+0%vs. August 2025

% of Original List Price Received

99%

-0.9 ptsvs. August 2025

Days on Market

+15.8%vs. August 2025

Closed Sales

223

-19.5%vs. August 2025

Homes for Sale

627

+14.2%vs. August 2025

Months Supply

2.8

+12%vs. August 2025

Seller's market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Data from NorthstarMLS, Copyright ShowingTime Plus LLC, research tool provided by the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®.

Saint Paul Housing Market Today

Here is where the Saint Paul market stood in August 2026. Home values are holding steady within one percent of last year, with a median sale price of $315,000. Homes are selling 6 days longer than last year, averaging 44 days on market, and sellers are receiving 99% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.8 months of supply. Active inventory is up 14% from last year to 627 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 Saint Paul, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 53% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Roughly 48% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1952.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,911 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,822 a year.

Read the August 2026 Saint Paul market report

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

Saint Paul market questions

Is Saint Paul a buyer's or seller's market?

Saint Paul 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 627 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Saint Paul?

Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 44 days on market, 6 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 99% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Saint Paul?

Prices were essentially flat, with a median sale price of $315,000.

Living in Saint Paul

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

In Saint Paul, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 53% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 21 minutes.

Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates