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APPLETON, MN 56208

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Swift County
Balanced Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The APPLETON, MN real estate market (56208) currently shows 14 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 176 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 176 days on market compared to 146 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 24.5% year-over-year, from $235,000 to $177,400.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 2,089  ·  Density: 4.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $53,750

Typical home value: $83,066  ·  Homeownership: 78.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
14
⇩ 6.7% vs 15 last year
Pending
3
21% pending ratio
Median Price
$177,400
⇩ 24.5% vs $235,000 last year
Average Price
$194,325
⇩ 29.3% vs $274,863 last year
Days on Market
176
⇧ 20.5% vs 146 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$126
⇧ 38.5% vs $91/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,532 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 14 this year vs 15 last year
  • Days on market: 176 now vs 146 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $177,400 (-24.5% YoY)
  • Average: $194,325 (-29.3% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 34.7 miles — 53 listings ($10,794,034 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
56208Appleton, MN 562080.0 mi14$2,597,644$169,900$185,546
56231Danvers, MN 5623112.2 mi1$86,500$86,500$86,500
56212Bellingham, MN 5621217.1 mi2$338,000$169,000$169,000
56207Alberta, MN 5620718.1 mi1$78,500$78,500$78,500
56244Hancock, MN 5624420.0 mi3$622,350$207,450$207,450
56232Dawson, MN 5623221.9 mi15$2,542,890$157,450$169,526
56221Chokio, MN 5622123.3 mi1$159,900$159,900$159,900
57216Big Stone City, SD 5721625.3 mi4$1,156,000$289,000$289,000
56218Boyd, MN 5621829.1 mi2$838,000$419,000$419,000
56323Cyrus, MN 5632330.2 mi2$404,000$202,000$202,000
56235Donnelly, MN 5623531.9 mi2$288,000$144,000$144,000
56260Maynard, MN 5626032.1 mi1$135,000$135,000$135,000
56252Kerkhoven, MN 5625234.7 mi5$1,547,250$309,450$309,450

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in APPLETON, MN 56208?

As of March 2026, there are 14 active listings in APPLETON, MN (zip code 56208), compared to 15 the prior year.

What is the median home price in APPLETON, MN 56208?

The median listing price in APPLETON, MN 56208 is $177,400 as of March 2026, a 24.5% decrease from $235,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in APPLETON, MN 56208 spend an average of 176 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 146 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in APPLETON, MN 56208?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, APPLETON, MN 56208 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 176 days on market compared to 146 days last year.

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

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in APPLETON, MN 56208 save an estimated $3,548 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $177,400. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.