Thief River Falls Public Library · Photo: Andrew Filer · Public domain98 homes sold in Thief River Falls in the last year, at a typical $158K
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 Thief River Falls homes are listed.
Every place Thief River Falls 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 Thief River Falls.
For sale
Rent
New, land & open houses
Links open the listing sites; TownRatings isn’t paid for them and doesn’t rank one above another. Rentals and government-owned homes come from sources outside the MLS.
Houses are 0% of Thief River Falls’ sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
98 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at about the 2016 price
98 sales in the last year, against 138 in 2021 and a low of 9 in 2012. The typical sale went from $139K in 2016 to $158K.
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 Thief River Falls are back to pre-pandemic levels, but 39% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of Thief River Falls’ 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, 98 sales.
If you’re buying in Thief River Falls
- Shop in May. It brings about 14 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (14% over asking).
- Offer under asking. Buyers paid 96.3% 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 61 days.
Summer brings both the most homes and the most bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 16 a month), but August is the most competitive: 24% of August sales close over asking. May and June offer nearly as much choice with fewer homes bid up (14%). April has the least competition (9%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Calmer than the 2021 frenzy, and calmer than Minnesota
| Thief River Falls now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MN now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 12% | 14% | 34% | 29% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 30% | 0% | 58% | 40% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 96.3% | 96.3% | 99.2% | 99% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 61 | 118 | 26 | 38 |
38 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 5 times the 2012 low (8), 39% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2017’s 69.
Thief River Falls ranks 160th of 165 busy Minnesota markets for bidding wars
Share of sales over asking in the last year, among towns with 60 or more sales. Thief River Falls is one of the state’s calmer markets.
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 Thief River Falls home costs about $1,009 a month
Price: Thief River Falls’ typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Thief River Falls’ 1.4% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Thief River Falls is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. February has the fewest, about 6.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $158K home, about $2,220 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for Thief River Falls, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in Thief River FallsTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Thief River Falls.
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.
Post your home to Thief River Falls, free
Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Thief River Falls. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Thief River Falls with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.
Questions about buying a home in Thief River Falls
What do homes sell for in Thief River Falls, MN?
98 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $158K, $115 a square foot.
Is Thief River Falls a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 45 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 12 sold, about 3.8 months of supply. Buyers paid 96.3% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in Thief River Falls?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in Thief River Falls?
About 1.4% of a home’s value a year. On a $158K home that’s near $2,220.
Where can I see homes for sale in Thief River Falls?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Thief River Falls’ MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Thief River Falls.
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).