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ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The ELBOW LAKE, MN real estate market (56531) currently shows 12 active listings, with 3 pending sales. Homes are averaging 119 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 119 days on market compared to 32 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 16.4% year-over-year, from $262,950 to $219,900.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 1,915  ·  Density: 4.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $68,056

Typical home value: $161,116  ·  Homeownership: 77.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
12
⇩ 20% vs 15 last year
Pending
3
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$219,900
⇩ 16.4% vs $262,950 last year
Average Price
$303,461
⇩ 8.2% vs $330,611 last year
Days on Market
119
⇧ 271.9% vs 32 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$125
⇩ 18.8% vs $154/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,134 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 12 this year vs 15 last year
  • Days on market: 119 now vs 32 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $219,900 (-16.4% YoY)
  • Average: $303,461 (-8.2% 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 31.7 miles — 57 listings ($15,745,534 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
56531Elbow Lake, MN 565310.0 mi12$2,538,192$179,950$211,516
56309Ashby, MN 5630910.7 mi4$1,296,952$319,000$324,238
56339Hoffman, MN 5633913.8 mi6$2,386,188$337,400$397,698
56248Herman, MN 5624815.5 mi4$387,332$79,000$96,833
56343Kensington, MN 5634319.5 mi1$350,000$350,000$350,000
56583Tintah, MN 5658320.3 mi1$640,000$640,000$640,000
56332Garfield, MN 5633223.0 mi3$1,024,500$344,500$341,500
56327Farwell, MN 5632723.9 mi1$264,900$264,900$264,900
56515Battle Lake, MN 5651524.8 mi7$3,349,920$349,999$478,560
56323Cyrus, MN 5632327.6 mi2$404,000$202,000$202,000
56267Morris, MN 5626728.1 mi14$2,764,650$176,975$197,475
56533Elizabeth, MN 5653329.7 mi1$179,000$179,000$179,000
56221Chokio, MN 5622131.7 mi1$159,900$159,900$159,900

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531?

As of September 2026, there are 12 active listings in ELBOW LAKE, MN (zip code 56531), compared to 15 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531?

The median listing price in ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531 is $219,900 as of September 2026, a 16.4% decrease from $262,950 the prior year.

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

Homes in ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531 spend an average of 119 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 32 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, ELBOW LAKE, MN 56531 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 3 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 119 days on market compared to 32 days last year.

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