Homes for Sale in Oakdale, MN
Oakdale is a vibrant Washington County community that offers an excellent balance of suburban amenities and natural beauty. The city features the popular Tanners Lake and an extensive, well-maintained trail network connecting local parks. Its strategic location provides incredible I-694 and I-94 convenience for easy commuting.
Why Live in Oakdale
Oakdale 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
Oakdale Housing Market Today
Here is where the Oakdale market stood in September 2026. The median sale price has increased by 14% from last year to $365,000, 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 3 days more quickly than last year, averaging 24 days on market, and sellers are receiving 98.6% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.6 months of supply. Active inventory is up 11% from last year to 84 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 Oakdale, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 78% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Roughly 56% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1985.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,793 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,145 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published October 12, 2026.
Oakdale market questions
Is Oakdale a buyer's or seller's market?
Oakdale was a seller's market in September 2026, with 2.6 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 84 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Oakdale?
Homes that sold in September 2026 spent an average of 24 days on market, 3 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 98.6% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Oakdale?
Yes. The median sale price rose 13.6% year over year to $365,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $190 to $196), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.
Living in Oakdale
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In Oakdale, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 78% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 24 minutes.
Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
What does it cost to own a home in Oakdale?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,793 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,145 a year.
Median home value
$318,100
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$3,145/yr
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$1,793/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$689/mo
Lower than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,481/mo
Similar to the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in Oakdale?
About 78% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1985.
Owner-occupied homes
78%
Higher than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1985
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%
- 2010-20194%
- 2000-200912%
- 1990-199923%
- 1980-198921%
- 1970-197917%
- 1960-19699%
- 1950-19598%
- 1940-19492%
- 1939 or earlier3%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached56%
- Townhome / attached24%
- 2-4 units2%
- 5+ units16%
How do people get around in Oakdale?
The average one-way commute is 24 min and 94% of homes have broadband.
Average commute
24 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 alone68%
- Carpool9%
- Walk or bike2%
- Work from home20%
Homes with broadband
94%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
What's Nearby in Oakdale
OpenStreetMap lists 32 parks, 4 trails, 2 beaches and boat launches, 1 library, 5 schools, and 2 grocery stores within the Oakdale city boundary.
Parks
32
22 named
- Armstrong Park
- Bark Park
- Bethke Park
- DeMontreville Wildlife Park
- Eagle Ridge Park
- Eastside Park
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- Eberle Park
- Furlong Park
- Garden Boulevard Park
- Goose Pond Park
- Guthrie Park
- Horseshoe Park
- Mary Tilley Park
- Meadows Park
- Northdale Park
- Oakdale Nature Preserve
- Oakfield Park
- Powerline Park
- Richard Walton Park (opens in new tab)
- Tanners Lake Park
- Tilsen II Park
- Tilsen Park (opens in new tab)
Official source: City of Oakdale (opens in new tab)
Trails
4
3 named
- Gateway Bike Trail
- Gateway State Trail
- Stillwater Road Route
Official source: City of Oakdale (opens in new tab)
Beaches and boat launches
2
0 named
2 mapped beaches and boat launches, not named in OpenStreetMap.
Official source: City of Oakdale (opens in new tab)
Grocery stores
2
- Cub Foods
- Hy-Vee
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