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Housing in Eagle Lake

39 homes sold in Eagle Lake in the last year, at a typical $338K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where Eagle Lake homes are listed.

Homes sold
39
October 2025 to September 2026
Typical sale price
$338K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$175
Minnesota $189
Paid vs. asking
99.1%
24% sold over asking
For sale now
9
September 2026 · 2 sold that month
What sold · last 12 months

Houses are 0% of Eagle Lake’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)

39 homes sold in the year to September 2026.

14 years of sales

About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.5 times the 2016 price

39 sales in the last year, against 61 in 2016 and a low of 32 in 2012. The typical sale went from $222K in 2016 to $338K.

Homes soldTypical sale price
0255075100$175K$250K$325K$400K2012: 32 sold, typical $181K’122013: 47 sold, typical $172K2014: 44 sold, typical $193K’142015: 42 sold, typical $223K2016: 61 sold, typical $222K’162017: 37 sold, typical $217K2018: 46 sold, typical $248K’182019: 40 sold, typical $249K2020: 34 sold, typical $257K’202021: 42 sold, typical $285K2022: 45 sold, typical $329K’222023: 34 sold, typical $301K2024: 38 sold, typical $337K’242025: 37 sold, typical $338KLast 12 months: 39 sold, typical $338KNow

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 the sales history says · 14 years of sales

Bidding wars in Eagle Lake are back to pre-pandemic levels, but a quarter fewer homes come up for sale

We read every month of Eagle Lake’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, 39 sales.

If you’re buying in Eagle Lake

  • Shop in October. It brings about 4 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (32% over asking).
  • Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.1% of the list price on average; 24% paid over.
  • Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Best time to buy

Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars

August has the most new listings (about 5 a month), but September is the most competitive: 35% of September sales close over asking. September and October offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (35%). January has the least competition (27%) but only about 2 new listings.

New listings a monthShare sold over asking
01.32.53.8513%27%40%Sweet spotJan: 2 new listings a month, 27% sold over asking, 70 days to sellJFeb: 2 new listings a month, 28% sold over asking, 73 days to sellFMar: 3 new listings a month, 33% sold over asking, 68 days to sellMApr: 4 new listings a month, 34% sold over asking, 68 days to sellAMay: 5 new listings a month, 34% sold over asking, 59 days to sellMJun: 4 new listings a month, 33% sold over asking, 54 days to sellJJul: 4 new listings a month, 34% sold over asking, 58 days to sellJAug: 5 new listings a month, 35% sold over asking, 58 days to sellASep: 4 new listings a month, 35% sold over asking, 61 days to sellSOct: 4 new listings a month, 32% sold over asking, 56 days to sellONov: 3 new listings a month, 31% sold over asking, 53 days to sellNDec: 2 new listings a month, 30% sold over asking, 56 days to sellD

Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.

How competitive is it now?

Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Minnesota as a whole

Eagle Lake now2017–192021 peakMN now
Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price24%25%54%29%
Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days53%2%13%40%
Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price99.1%98.8%101.4%99%
Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract31704038
Supply

8 homes for sale on a typical day

That’s 1.7 times the 2021 low (5), 22% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 22.

2012: 22 for sale’122013: 20 for sale2014: 8 for sale2015: 13 for sale’152016: 17 for sale2017: 10 for sale2018: 9 for sale’182019: 10 for sale2020: 6 for sale2021: 5 for sale’212022: 8 for sale2023: 7 for sale2024: 9 for sale’242025: 5 for saleLast 12 months: 8 for saleNow

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.

Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Eagle Lake home costs about $2,035 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Eagle Lake’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Eagle Lake’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 Eagle Lake is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Eagle Lake

Six things worth knowing

5

New listings in August

The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 2.

Best time to buy
1%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $338K home, about $3,250 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
B

Schools

The schools grade for Eagle Lake, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Eagle Lake
18 min

Typical commute

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

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.

Nearby markets · last 12 months

Mankato, North Mankato, Janesville, St. Peter and Waterville sell for less a square foot

The busier markets within 25 miles of Eagle Lake, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.

SoldTypical sale$/sq ftOver askingDays to sell
Mankato432$292K$16023%30
North Mankato188$317K$15422%36
St. Peter104$294K$15424%33
Eagle Lake39$338K$17524%31
Waterville37$227K$15621%45
Madison Lake32$329K$18124%58
Janesville32$284K$15527%26

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 Eagle Lake

What do homes sell for in Eagle Lake, MN?

39 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $338K, $175 a square foot.

Is Eagle Lake a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: 9 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 2 sold, about 3.9 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.1% of asking on average.

When is the best time to buy in Eagle Lake?

August brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.

How much are property taxes in Eagle Lake?

About 1% of a home’s value a year. On a $338K home that’s near $3,250.

Where can I see homes for sale in Eagle Lake?

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

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).