Homes for Sale in Crystal, MN

Crystal is a well-connected first-ring suburb in Hennepin County, known for its affordable and charming mid-century homes. The city is anchored by the beautifully redeveloped Becker Park, which serves as a central gathering place for community events. With quick access to Highway 100 and 169, it provides an easy commute to anywhere in the metro.

Why Live in Crystal

Beautifully redeveloped Becker Park
Affordable mid-century homes
Highly rated Robbinsdale Area schools
Quick Highway 100 and 169 access

Crystal Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$302,500
-1.1%vs. September 2025

% of Original List Price Received

97%
-3.6 ptsvs. September 2025

Days on Market

55
+71.9%vs. September 2025

Closed Sales

20
-42.9%vs. September 2025

Homes for Sale

65
+16.1%vs. September 2025

Months Supply

2.6
+18.2%vs. September 2025
Seller's market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Crystal Housing Market Today

Here is where the Crystal market stood in September 2026. The median sale price has decreased by 1% from last year to $302,500, and a similar trend in price per square foot suggests this is a real move in values rather than a change in the mix of homes selling. Homes are selling 23 days longer than last year, averaging 55 days on market, and sellers are receiving 97% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.6 months of supply. Active inventory is up 16% from last year to 65 homes for sale.

In this seller's market, buyers should be prepared to act quickly, while sellers can generally expect strong interest if priced correctly.

In Crystal, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Roughly 77% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1959.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,894 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,643 a year.

Read the September 2026 Crystal market report

Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published October 12, 2026.

Crystal market questions

Is Crystal a buyer's or seller's market?

Crystal was a seller's market in September 2026, with 2.6 months of supply. Under about 3 months generally favors sellers, 3 to 6 months is considered balanced, and over 6 months favors buyers. There were 65 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Crystal?

Homes that sold in September 2026 spent an average of 55 days on market, 23 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 97% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Crystal?

No. The median sale price fell 1.1% year over year to $302,500. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $204 to $193), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.

Living in Crystal

Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.

In Crystal, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 21 minutes.

Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates

What does it cost to own a home in Crystal?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,894 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,643 a year.

Median home value

$296,100

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$3,643/yr

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$1,894/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$681/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,467/mo

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Crystal?

About 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1959.

Owner-occupied homes

77%

Higher than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1959

Similar to the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of years when homes in the area were built.

Home age by decade

The share of homes built during each period.

  • 2010-20193%
  • 2000-20092%
  • 1990-19993%
  • 1980-19896%
  • 1970-197910%
  • 1960-196921%
  • 1950-195945%
  • 1940-19495%
  • 1939 or earlier6%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached77%
  • Townhome / attached3%
  • 2-4 units3%
  • 5+ units17%

How do people get around in Crystal?

The average one-way commute is 21 min and 92% of homes have broadband.

Average commute

21 min

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The average one-way travel time to work for commuters.

How people get to work

The share of workers using each listed way to get to work.

  • Drive alone64%
  • Carpool10%
  • Public transit3%
  • Work from home21%

Homes with broadband

92%

Similar than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Estimates for the city as a whole. Figures are survey estimates and may differ from current market prices.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

What's Nearby in Crystal

OpenStreetMap lists 24 parks, 7 trails, 1 library, 7 schools, and 4 grocery stores within the Crystal city boundary.

Parks

24

23 named

  • Bassett Creek Park
  • Becker Park
  • Broadway Park
  • Cavanagh Park
  • Crystal Highlands Park
  • Forest Park
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  • Hagemeister Pond Park Reserve
  • Iron Horse Park
  • Kentucky Park
  • Lions Valley Place Park
  • MAC Wildlife Area
  • Memory Lane Park
  • Mike Smothers Memorial Park
  • North Bass Lake Park
  • North Lions Park
  • Skyway Park
  • Sochacki Park
  • Soo Line Park
  • Sunnyview Park
  • Twin Oaks Park
  • Welcome Park
  • Woodlands Park
  • Yunkers Park

Official source: City of Crystal (opens in new tab)

Trails

7

5 named

  • Bassett Creek Regional Trail
  • Crystal Lake Regional Trail
  • Douglas Rd Trail
  • Golden Valley Bike Routes
  • Medicine Lake Bikeway

Official source: City of Crystal (opens in new tab)

Schools

7

5 named

  • Beacon Academy
  • Crystal Learning Center
  • FAIR School Crystal
  • Forest Elementary School
  • Neill Elementary School

Grocery stores

4

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