28 homes sold in Scandia Valley Township in the last year, at a typical $419K
Redfin reports Scandia Valley Township’s sales by ZIP code, so these figures are for ZIP 56443, which takes in Scandia Valley Township and the area around it. 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 Scandia Valley Township homes are listed.
Every place Scandia Valley Township homes are listed, in one stop
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Houses are 0% of Scandia Valley Township’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
28 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at twice the 2016 price
28 sales in the last year, against 38 in 2016 and a low of 15 in 2025. The typical sale went from $198K in 2016 to $419K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; for ZIP 56443, which takes in Scandia Valley 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.
Bidding wars in Scandia Valley Township are back to pre-pandemic levels, with about as many homes for sale
We read every month of home sales in ZIP 56443 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, 28 sales.
If you’re buying in Scandia Valley Township
- Shop in May. It brings about 5 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (26% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 99.8% of the list price on average; 12% paid over.
- You’ll usually have time. Only 30% of homes go under contract within two weeks; the typical one takes 52 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 5 a month), and the most competition: 29% close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (26%). February has the least competition (13%) but only about 1 new listings.
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Minnesota
| Scandia Valley Township now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MN now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 12% | 12% | 34% | 29% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 30% | 24% | 54% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 99.8% | 95.7% | 98.4% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 52 | 94 | 33 | 38 |
12 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 2.8 times the 2022 low (4), about the 2017–19 level and well under 2012’s 34.
Source: Redfin Data Center, ZIP code tracker; for ZIP 56443, which takes in Scandia Valley 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 Scandia Valley Township home costs about $2,499 a month
Price: Scandia Valley Township’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Scandia Valley Township’s 0.9% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Scandia Valley 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. December has the fewest, about 1.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $419K home, about $3,760 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Scandia Valley Township, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Scandia Valley TownshipTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Scandia Valley 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.
Baxter, Brainerd and Staples sell for less a square foot; East Gull Lake and Lake Shore for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of Scandia Valley 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainerd | 230 | $248K | $164 | 27% | 40 |
| Baxter | 139 | $370K | $182 | 25% | 34 |
| Nisswa | 61 | $621K | $304 | 25% | 43 |
| Staples | 47 | $187K | $122 | 33% | 17 |
| Lake Shore | 37 | $765K | $346 | 20% | 51 |
| Scandia Valley Township (ZIP 56443) | 28 | $419K | $266 | 12% | 52 |
| East Gull Lake | 24 | $1.4M | $573 | 18% | 39 |
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 Scandia Valley Township
What do homes sell for in Scandia Valley Township, MN?
28 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $419K, $266 a square foot.
Is Scandia Valley Township a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: 18 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 4 sold, about 4.2 months of supply. Buyers paid 99.8% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Scandia Valley Township?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Scandia Valley Township?
About 0.9% of a home’s value a year. On a $419K home that’s near $3,760.
Where can I see homes for sale in Scandia Valley Township?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Scandia Valley Township’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Scandia Valley Township.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; for ZIP 56443, which takes in Scandia Valley 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).