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Housing in Cosmos

6 homes sold in Cosmos in the last year, at a typical $157K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Cosmos homes are listed.

Homes sold
6
August 2025 to July 2026
Typical sale price
$157K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$109
Minnesota $189
Paid vs. asking
99.7%
16% sold over asking
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Cosmos home costs about $1,043 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Cosmos’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Cosmos’ 1.7% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Cosmos is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Cosmos

Four things worth knowing

1.7%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $157K home, about $2,690 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
26 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Cosmos.

Work & commute
Flood

Check 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 hazards
Records

Look 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.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Cosmos, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Cosmos. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Cosmos with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Cosmos

What do homes sell for in Cosmos, MN?

6 homes sold in the year to July 2026 at a typical $157K, $109 a square foot.

How much are property taxes in Cosmos?

About 1.7% of a home’s value a year. On a $157K home that’s near $2,690.

Where can I see homes for sale in Cosmos?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Cosmos’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Cosmos.

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).