Photo: Peter Michael Grund (petermgrund as found on Flickr) · CC BY-SA 2.068 homes sold in Chisago City in the last year, at a typical $432K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, what your budget buys, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Chisago City homes are listed.
Every place Chisago City homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to Chisago City.
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Houses are 89% of Chisago City’s sales, at a typical $448K (year to May 2026)
68 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 70 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $207MN $191
- Days to sell
- 31
- Sold over asking
- 44%
- Listings with a price cut
- 32%
Multi-family (2–4 units): 1 sold, typical $392K
Townhouses: 8 sold, typical $356K
Too few sales in 12 months for reliable figures.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
68 sales in the last year, against 131 in 2016 and a low of 63 in 2023. The typical sale went from $245K in 2016 to $432K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
What $450K buys in Chisago City
Check a listing against what Chisago City homes sold for
Against the town’s median price per square foot over the last 12 months. A rough check: condition, lot and location within town move a price more than this can see.
Bidding wars in Chisago City are more common than before the pandemic, but 61% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Chisago City’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 68 sales.
If you’re buying in Chisago City
- Shop in May. It brings about 14 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (27% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.6% of the list price on average; 36% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 43% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 27 days.
Spring brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
April has the most new listings (about 15 a month), but October is the most competitive: 40% of October sales close over asking. May offers nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (27%). March has the least competition (25%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and hotter than Minnesota
| Chisago City now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MN now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 36% | 23% | 60% | 29% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 43% | 35% | 57% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.6% | 99.2% | 102.2% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 27 | 51 | 29 | 38 |
13 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 61% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2013’s 64.
Chisago City ranks 49th of 165 busy Minnesota markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Chisago City is in the middle of the pack.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Chisago City home costs about $2,618 a month
Price: Chisago City’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Chisago City’s 1% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Chisago City is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in April
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 3.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $432K home, about $4,370 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Chisago City, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Chisago CityTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Chisago City.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Lindstrom and Forest Lake sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Chisago City, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake | 307 | $422K | $193 | 29% | 37 |
| Wyoming | 121 | $443K | $213 | 34% | 33 |
| Lindstrom | 98 | $393K | $190 | 29% | 28 |
| Chisago City | 68 | $432K | $211 | 36% | 27 |
| Scandia | 43 | $658K | $258 | 30% | 57 |
| Stacy | 34 | $467K | $211 | 16% | 42 |
| Center City | 24 | $368K | $230 | 35% | 40 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in Chisago City
What do homes sell for in Chisago City, MN?
68 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $432K, $211 a square foot.
Is Chisago City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 18 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 5 sold, about 3.4 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.6% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Chisago City?
April brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Chisago City?
About 1% of a home’s value a year. On a $432K home that’s near $4,370.
Where can I see homes for sale in Chisago City?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Chisago City’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Chisago City.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).