Faribault Real Estate Market Report: August 2026
In August 2026, the median sale price in Faribault was $308,000, down 5.2% from a year earlier.
- Median Sales Price
- $308,000
- -5.2% vs. August 2025
- Homes for Sale
- 93
- +12% vs. August 2025
- Months Supply
- 3.7
- +5.7% vs. August 2025
- Balanced market
- Days on Market
- 39
- -53% vs. August 2025
- Closed Sales
- 34
- -5.6% vs. August 2025
- Percent of Original List Received
- 96.3%
- +0.8 pts vs. August 2025
What this means
The median sale price has decreased by 5% from last year to $308,000, 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 44 days more quickly than last year, averaging 39 days on market, and sellers are receiving 96.3% of their original asking price.
The area is currently a balanced market with 3.7 months of supply. Active inventory is up 12% from last year to 93 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.
Common questions about the Faribault market
Is Faribault a buyer's or seller's market?
Faribault was a balanced market in August 2026, with 3.7 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 93 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Faribault?
Homes that sold in August 2026 spent an average of 39 days on market, 44 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 96.3% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Faribault?
No. The median sale price fell 5.2% year over year to $308,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $179 to $176), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.
Market trends in Faribault
| Month | Median sale price | Closed sales | Days on market | Months supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | $312,500 | 20 | 64 | 3.4 |
| October 2024 | $290,000 | 25 | 41 | 3.2 |
| November 2024 | $250,000 | 23 | 46 | 2.9 |
| December 2024 | $315,950 | 18 | 61 | 2.6 |
| January 2025 | $300,000 | 15 | 85 | 2.4 |
| February 2025 | $250,778 | 12 | 82 | 2.1 |
| March 2025 | $345,000 | 21 | 75 | 2 |
| April 2025 | $312,000 | 24 | 53 | 2.3 |
| May 2025 | $337,950 | 24 | 30 | 3.1 |
| June 2025 | $295,950 | 28 | 75 | 3.5 |
| July 2025 | $317,625 | 30 | 36 | 3.5 |
| August 2025 | $325,000 | 36 | 83 | 3.5 |
| September 2025 | $285,000 | 25 | 68 | 3.3 |
| October 2025 | $274,750 | 24 | 56 | 3.4 |
| November 2025 | $334,500 | 32 | 64 | 3 |
| December 2025 | $264,900 | 27 | 51 | 2.4 |
| January 2026 | $299,000 | 13 | 57 | 2.4 |
| February 2026 | $271,250 | 12 | 68 | 1.9 |
| March 2026 | $265,500 | 25 | 76 | 1.8 |
| April 2026 | $280,000 | 23 | 102 | 2.4 |
| May 2026 | $315,000 | 23 | 74 | 2.6 |
| June 2026 | $311,000 | 33 | 68 | 3.5 |
| July 2026 | $264,950 | 28 | 46 | 4.1 |
| August 2026 | $308,000 | 34 | 39 | 3.7 |
How Faribault compares with the Twin Cities region
In August 2026, the median sale price in Twin Cities (16-County Region) was $405,000, up 1.3% from a year earlier.
More to explore
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published September 12, 2026.
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