Homes for Sale in Stillwater, MN
Often called the 'Birthplace of Minnesota', Stillwater is a stunning historic town nestled on the bluffs of the St. Croix River. The city features a picturesque historic downtown, incredible bluff-top homes, and the iconic Lift Bridge and Loop Trail. It offers an unparalleled charm and a vibrant community served by the excellent Stillwater Area schools.
Why Live in Stillwater
Stillwater Market Snapshot
Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.
Median Sales Price
% of Original List Price Received
Days on Market
Closed Sales
Homes for Sale
Months Supply
Supply vs. Demand Trends
Stillwater Housing Market Today
Here is where the Stillwater market stood in August 2026. Home values are holding steady within one percent of last year, with a median sale price of $432,500. Homes are selling 15 days more quickly than last year, averaging 33 days on market, and sellers are receiving 97.6% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.8 months of supply. Active inventory is up 25% from last year to 70 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 Stillwater, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Roughly 64% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1980.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,148 a month on housing costs, similar to the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $4,026 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published September 12, 2026.
Stillwater market questions
Is Stillwater a buyer's or seller's market?
Stillwater 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 70 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Stillwater?
Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 33 days on market, 15 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 97.6% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Stillwater?
Yes. The median sale price rose 0.6% year over year to $432,500. Price per square foot moved the other way (from $254 to $229), which suggests the change mostly reflects the mix of homes sold.
Living in Stillwater
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In Stillwater, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 20 minutes.
Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
What does it cost to own a home in Stillwater?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,148 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $4,026 a year.
Median home value
$414,200
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$4,026/yr
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$2,148/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$784/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,622/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in Stillwater?
About 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1980.
Owner-occupied homes
77%
Higher than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1980
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 later1%
- 2010-20196%
- 2000-200916%
- 1990-199915%
- 1980-198912%
- 1970-197913%
- 1960-19694%
- 1950-19596%
- 1940-19491%
- 1939 or earlier25%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached64%
- Townhome / attached16%
- 2-4 units5%
- 5+ units14%
How do people get around in Stillwater?
The average one-way commute is 20 min and 93% of homes have broadband.
Average commute
20 min
Lower 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 alone68%
- Carpool7%
- Walk or bike2%
- Work from home22%
Homes with broadband
93%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
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