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LAKE ELMO, MN 55042

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Washington County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
53
vs 53 last year
Pending
15
28% pending ratio
Median Price
$662,500
⇩ 22% vs $849,710 last year
Average Price
$829,256
⇩ 6.3% vs $885,001 last year
Days on Market
70
⇧ 66.7% vs 42 days last year

Market Context

Population: 12,647  ·  Density: 196.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $157,923

Typical home value: $558,531  ·  Homeownership: 92.2%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The LAKE ELMO, MN real estate market (55042) currently shows 53 active listings, with 15 pending sales. Homes are averaging 70 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 70 days on market compared to 42 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 22% year-over-year, from $849,710 to $662,500.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Days on market: 70 now vs 42 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $662,500 (-22% YoY)
  • Average: $829,256 (-6.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 11.7 miles — 640 listings ($363,896,392 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
55042Lake Elmo, MN 550420.0 mi53$43,950,568$662,500$829,256
55090Willernie, MN 550905.1 mi1$349,900$349,900$349,900
55115Saint Paul, MN 551155.7 mi21$17,281,383$830,000$822,923
55082Stillwater, MN 550826.3 mi72$64,084,752$575,000$890,066
55119Saint Paul, MN 551196.4 mi72$23,249,736$279,000$322,913
55043Lakeland, MN 550437.3 mi6$2,287,200$349,900$381,200
55106Saint Paul, MN 551067.7 mi102$26,211,552$265,000$256,976
54082Houlton, WI 540828.8 mi8$9,545,336$845,000$1,193,167
55055Newport, MN 550559.5 mi6$1,876,560$289,900$312,760
55117Saint Paul, MN 551179.7 mi68$22,480,188$249,900$330,591
54016Hudson, WI 5401610.1 mi93$75,525,672$699,900$812,104
55127Saint Paul, MN 5512711.0 mi73$55,819,085$689,400$764,645
55102Saint Paul, MN 5510211.7 mi65$21,234,460$244,000$326,684

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LAKE ELMO, MN 55042?

As of January 2026, there are 53 active listings in LAKE ELMO, MN (zip code 55042), compared to 53 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LAKE ELMO, MN 55042?

The median listing price in LAKE ELMO, MN 55042 is $662,500 as of January 2026, a 22% decrease from $849,710 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in LAKE ELMO, MN?

Homes in LAKE ELMO, MN 55042 spend an average of 70 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 42 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LAKE ELMO, MN 55042?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, LAKE ELMO, MN 55042 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory levels are unchanged compared to last year. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 70 days on market compared to 42 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in LAKE ELMO, MN?

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