47 homes sold in Maine Prairie Township in the last year, at a typical $320K
Redfin reports Maine Prairie Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 55353, which takes in Maine Prairie Township and the area around it. 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 Maine Prairie Township homes are listed.
Every place Maine Prairie Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 97% of Maine Prairie Township’s sales, at a typical $315K (year to May 2026)
47 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
typical sale · 39 sold in the year to May 2026
- Per square foot
- $195MN $191
- Days to sell
- 43
- Sold over asking
- 24%
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.9 times the 2016 price
47 sales in the last year, against 55 in 2022 and a low of 24 in 2012. The typical sale went from $169K in 2016 to $320K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 55353, which takes in Maine Prairie Township and the area around it (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 $300K buys in Maine Prairie Township
Check a listing against what Maine Prairie Township 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 Maine Prairie Township are more common than before the pandemic, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 55353 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, 47 sales.
If you’re buying in Maine Prairie Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (27% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 98.2% of the list price on average; 25% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 23% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 47 days.
Summer brings the homes; fall brings the bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 6 a month), but September is the most competitive: 32% of September sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (27%). February has the least competition (15%) but only about 2 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and about like Minnesota as a whole
| Maine Prairie Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MN now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 25% | 13% | 57% | 29% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 23% | 37% | 48% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 98.2% | 97.3% | 101.4% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 47 | 53 | 21 | 38 |
11 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.9 times the 2020 low (6), about the 2017–19 level and well under 2012’s 30.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 55353, which takes in Maine Prairie Township and the area around it (each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3), January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical Maine Prairie Township home costs about $1,890 a month
Price: Maine Prairie Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Maine Prairie Township’s 0.8% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Maine Prairie Township is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
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 $320K home, about $2,640 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Maine Prairie Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Maine Prairie TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Maine Prairie Township.
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.
Kimball, Cold Spring, Annandale and Richmond sell for less a square foot
The busier markets within 25 miles of Maine Prairie Township, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annandale | 77 | $347K | $183 | 28% | 79 |
| St. Augusta | 70 | $379K | $191 | 28% | 66 |
| Cold Spring | 57 | $290K | $166 | 16% | 44 |
| Maine Prairie Township (ZIP 55353) | 47 | $320K | $189 | 25% | 47 |
| Richmond | 28 | $287K | $166 | 25% | 41 |
| Kimball | 28 | $277K | $175 | 22% | 68 |
| Rockville | 27 | $417K | $195 | 30% | 69 |
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 Maine Prairie Township
What do homes sell for in Maine Prairie Township, MN?
47 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $320K, $189 a square foot.
Is Maine Prairie Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 13 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 4 sold, about 3 months of supply. Buyers paid 98.2% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Maine Prairie Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Maine Prairie Township?
About 0.8% of a home’s value a year. On a $320K home that’s near $2,640.
Where can I see homes for sale in Maine Prairie Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Maine Prairie Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Maine Prairie Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 55353, which takes in Maine Prairie Township and the area around it (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).