Active Listings
161
⇧ 33.1% vs 121 last year
Downtown Brainerd (Downtown)
Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The BRAINERD, MN real estate market (56401) currently shows 161 active listings, with 65 pending sales. Homes are averaging 39 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 40 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
The median listing price has fallen 3.1% year-over-year, from $412,738 to $399,900.
Whether you are buying or selling in BRAINERD, MN, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 31,347 · Density: 37.5/mi² · Median household income: $62,275
Typical home value: $218,444 · Homeownership: 73.3%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56401 | Brainerd, MN 56401 | 0.0 mi | 118 | $53,976,622 | $378,500 | $457,429 |
| 56455 | Ironton, MN 56455 | 10.3 mi | 5 | $2,253,360 | $464,300 | $450,672 |
| 56444 | Deerwood, MN 56444 | 13.3 mi | 9 | $4,449,762 | $416,725 | $494,418 |
| 56465 | Merrifield, MN 56465 | 14.7 mi | 15 | $14,658,645 | $790,000 | $977,243 |
| 56473 | Pillager, MN 56473 | 17.5 mi | 8 | $4,519,040 | $628,250 | $564,880 |
| 56472 | Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 | 20.6 mi | 58 | $26,910,492 | $477,450 | $463,974 |
| 56443 | Cushing, MN 56443 | 23.6 mi | 5 | $2,018,065 | $394,000 | $403,613 |
| 56338 | Hillman, MN 56338 | 24.7 mi | 1 | $694,900 | $694,900 | $694,900 |
| 56466 | Motley, MN 56466 | 25.2 mi | 8 | $2,529,664 | $322,400 | $316,208 |
| 56475 | Randall, MN 56475 | 26.0 mi | 2 | $570,000 | $285,000 | $285,000 |
| 56474 | Pine River, MN 56474 | 30.6 mi | 22 | $10,834,868 | $448,675 | $492,494 |
| 56448 | Fifty Lakes, MN 56448 | 32.1 mi | 2 | $1,450,000 | $725,000 | $725,000 |
| 56328 | Flensburg, MN 56328 | 32.1 mi | 1 | $225,000 | $225,000 | $225,000 |
As of April 2026, there are 161 active listings in BRAINERD, MN (zip code 56401), compared to 121 the prior year.
The median listing price in BRAINERD, MN 56401 is $399,900 as of April 2026, a 3.1% decrease from $412,738 the prior year.
Homes in BRAINERD, MN 56401 spend an average of 39 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 39 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, BRAINERD, MN 56401 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 40 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BRAINERD, MN 56401 save an estimated $7,998 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $399,900. 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.