Photo: Blanderson1869 · CC BY-SA 4.036 homes sold in Lake Crystal in the last year, at a typical $230K
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 Lake Crystal homes are listed.
Every place Lake Crystal 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 Lake Crystal.
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Houses are 0% of Lake Crystal’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
36 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
Fewer homes sell than a decade ago, at 1.7 times the 2016 price
36 sales in the last year, against 63 in 2015 and a low of 26 in 2023. The typical sale went from $136K in 2016 to $230K.
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.
Bidding wars in Lake Crystal are more common than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of Lake Crystal’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, 36 sales.
If you’re buying in Lake Crystal
- Shop in May. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (25% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.1% of the list price on average; 27% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 38% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 28 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
June has the most new listings (about 5 a month), and the most competition: 32% close over asking. April and May offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (26%). February has the least competition (15%) but only about 3 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Minnesota as a whole
| Lake Crystal now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MN now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 27% | 19% | 52% | 29% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 38% | 1% | 11% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.1% | 97.4% | 100.3% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 28 | 83 | 56 | 38 |
10 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.2 times the 2024 low (5), 13% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2012’s 32.
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 Lake Crystal home costs about $1,386 a month
Price: Lake Crystal’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Lake Crystal’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 Lake Crystal is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in June
The month with the most choice. January has the fewest, about 2.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $230K home, about $2,230 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Lake Crystal, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Lake CrystalTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Lake Crystal.
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.
Madelia sells for less a square foot; Eagle Lake for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Lake Crystal, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | 432 | $292K | $160 | 23% | 30 |
| North Mankato | 188 | $317K | $154 | 22% | 36 |
| New Ulm | 148 | $245K | $133 | 32% | 25 |
| Eagle Lake | 39 | $338K | $175 | 24% | 31 |
| Lake Crystal | 36 | $230K | $134 | 27% | 28 |
| Mapleton | 22 | $234K | $141 | 23% | 56 |
| Madelia | 20 | $207K | $128 | 23% | 35 |
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 Lake Crystal
What do homes sell for in Lake Crystal, MN?
36 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $230K, $134 a square foot.
Is Lake Crystal a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: 19 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 1 sold, about 11.2 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.1% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Lake Crystal?
June brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Lake Crystal?
About 1% of a home’s value a year. On a $230K home that’s near $2,230.
Where can I see homes for sale in Lake Crystal?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Lake Crystal’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Lake Crystal.
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).