Forest Lake Real Estate Market Report: May 2025
In May 2025, the median sale price in Forest Lake was $452,500.
- Median Sales Price
- $452,500
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- Homes for Sale
- 68
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- Months Supply
- 3
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- Balanced market
- Days on Market
- 38
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- Closed Sales
- 27
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- Percent of Original List Received
- 99.8%
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What this means
The median sale price is currently $452,500.
Homes are averaging 38 days on market, and sellers are receiving 99.8% of their original asking price.
The area is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. There are currently 68 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 Forest Lake market
Is Forest Lake a buyer's or seller's market?
Forest Lake was a balanced market in May 2025, with 3 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 68 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Forest Lake?
Homes that sold in May 2025 spent an average of 38 days on market. Sellers received 99.8% of their original list price on average.
Market trends in Forest Lake
| Month | Median sale price | Closed sales | Days on market | Months supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | $402,000 | 34 | 47 | 2.7 |
| September 2024 | $422,000 | 27 | 28 | 2.4 |
| October 2024 | $380,000 | 21 | 41 | 3 |
| November 2024 | $370,000 | 19 | 51 | 2.7 |
| December 2024 | $387,500 | 19 | 48 | 2.2 |
| January 2025 | $361,750 | 15 | 57 | 2.1 |
| February 2025 | $377,500 | 14 | 82 | 2.2 |
| March 2025 | $402,500 | 14 | 75 | 2.7 |
| April 2025 | $400,000 | 23 | 48 | 2.6 |
| May 2025 | $452,500 | 27 | 38 | 3 |
How Forest Lake compares with the Twin Cities region
In May 2025, the median sale price in Twin Cities (16-County Region) was $395,000.
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Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published August 24, 2026.
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