South Saint Paul Real Estate Market Report: January 2026
In January 2026, the median sale price in South Saint Paul was $282,000, up 7.7% from a year earlier.
- Median Sales Price
- $282,000
- +7.7% vs. January 2025
- Homes for Sale
- 19
- +35.7% vs. January 2025
- Months Supply
- 1.1
- +37.5% vs. January 2025
- Seller's market
- Days on Market
- 64
- +93.9% vs. January 2025
- Closed Sales
- 8
- -42.9% vs. January 2025
- Percent of Original List Received
- 97.5%
- -0.5 pts vs. January 2025
What this means
The median sale price has increased by 8% from last year to $282,000, 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 31 days longer than last year, averaging 64 days on market, and sellers are receiving 97.5% of their original asking price.
The area is currently a seller's market with 1.1 months of supply. Active inventory is up 36% from last year to 19 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.
Common questions about the South Saint Paul market
Is South Saint Paul a buyer's or seller's market?
South Saint Paul was a seller's market in January 2026, with 1.1 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 19 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in South Saint Paul?
Homes that sold in January 2026 spent an average of 64 days on market, 31 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 97.5% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in South Saint Paul?
Yes. The median sale price rose 7.7% year over year to $282,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $178 to $207), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.
Market trends in South Saint Paul
| Month | Median sale price | Closed sales | Days on market | Months supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | $300,000 | 22 | 21 | 1.7 |
| September 2024 | $295,000 | 23 | 20 | 1.8 |
| October 2024 | $282,500 | 16 | 57 | 1.8 |
| November 2024 | $275,000 | 19 | 27 | 1.5 |
| December 2024 | $284,950 | 16 | 29 | 0.9 |
| January 2025 | $261,750 | 14 | 33 | 0.8 |
| February 2025 | $309,000 | 10 | 36 | 0.9 |
| March 2025 | $300,000 | 23 | 32 | 1 |
| April 2025 | $296,000 | 17 | 23 | 1.4 |
| May 2025 | $265,000 | 11 | 57 | 2.2 |
| June 2025 | $315,000 | 16 | 40 | 2.1 |
| July 2025 | $296,000 | 17 | 22 | 2.6 |
| August 2025 | $299,950 | 26 | 32 | 1.9 |
| September 2025 | $302,450 | 24 | 31 | 1.9 |
| October 2025 | $300,500 | 24 | 35 | 2 |
| November 2025 | $286,000 | 16 | 32 | 1.6 |
| December 2025 | $280,000 | 21 | 62 | 1.2 |
| January 2026 | $282,000 | 8 | 64 | 1.1 |
How South Saint Paul compares with the Twin Cities region
In January 2026, the median sale price in Twin Cities (16-County Region) was $375,000, up 1.4% from a year earlier.
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Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published August 24, 2026.
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