Homes for Sale in Faribault, MN

Faribault is a historic river town in Rice County about 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities, at the confluence of the Straight and Cannon Rivers. It is known for its well-preserved historic downtown, the iconic Faribault Woolen Mill, and fantastic lake living with access to Cannon Lake and Roberds Lake. The city offers a notably affordable small-city lifestyle with easy I-35 access to the metro.

Why Live in Faribault

Historic downtown and the Faribault Woolen Mill
River Bend Nature Center trails
Lake and river recreation on Cannon and Roberds Lakes
Affordable home prices with excellent I-35 commute access

Faribault Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$270,000
-6%vs. September 2025

% of Original List Price Received

96.1%
+2.5 ptsvs. September 2025

Days on Market

84
+23.5%vs. September 2025

Closed Sales

29
+11.5%vs. September 2025

Homes for Sale

95
+18.8%vs. September 2025

Months Supply

3.8
+11.8%vs. September 2025
Balanced market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

Faribault Housing Market Today

Here is where the Faribault market stood in September 2026. The median sale price has decreased by 6% from last year to $270,000, 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 16 days longer than last year, averaging 84 days on market, and sellers are receiving 96.1% of their original asking price. The area is currently a balanced market with 3.8 months of supply. Active inventory is up 19% from last year to 95 homes for sale.

In a balanced market, neither side has a steep advantage, making careful pricing for sellers and steady negotiation for buyers the key to success.

In Faribault, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 66% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Roughly 63% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1974.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,581 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $2,316 a year.

Read the September 2026 Faribault market report

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

Faribault market questions

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

Faribault was a balanced market in September 2026, with 3.8 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 95 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in Faribault?

Homes that sold in September 2026 spent an average of 84 days on market, 16 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 96.1% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in Faribault?

No. The median sale price fell 6.0% year over year to $270,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $194 to $184), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.

Living in Faribault

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

In Faribault, homes were most commonly built in 1939 or earlier, about 66% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 19 minutes.

Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates

What does it cost to own a home in Faribault?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,581 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $2,316 a year.

Median home value

$241,500

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$2,316/yr

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$1,581/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$579/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,074/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in Faribault?

About 66% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1974.

Owner-occupied homes

66%

Lower than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1974

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.

  • 2010-20196%
  • 2000-200915%
  • 1990-199910%
  • 1980-19898%
  • 1970-197915%
  • 1960-19699%
  • 1950-19598%
  • 1940-19498%
  • 1939 or earlier19%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached63%
  • Townhome / attached6%
  • 2-4 units8%
  • 5+ units19%
  • Mobile home5%

How do people get around in Faribault?

The average one-way commute is 19 min and 89% of homes have broadband.

Average commute

19 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 alone71%
  • Carpool16%
  • Walk or bike4%
  • Work from home6%

Homes with broadband

89%

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 Faribault

OpenStreetMap lists 38 parks, 10 trails, 2 beaches and boat launches, 1 library, 8 schools, and 4 grocery stores within the Faribault city boundary.

Parks

38

35 named

  • Batchelder Park
  • Bluebird Park
  • Central Park
  • City View Park
  • Country Club Park
  • Faribault Soccer Complex
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  • First Avenue Greenway
  • Forest Park
  • Garfield Park
  • Hartman Park
  • Heritage Park
  • Hiersche Park
  • Hulett Triangle
  • Jefferson Park
  • Kinder Park
  • King Mill Park
  • Maple Lawn Park
  • Meadows Park
  • Meder Park
  • North Alexander Park
  • Peace Park
  • River Trails Park
  • Seabury Park
  • Slevin Park
  • South Alexander Park
  • Spring Greenway Park
  • Stoneridge Park
  • TeePee Tonka Park
  • Trail's Edge Park
  • Two Rivers Park
  • Westwood Park
  • Whipple Heights Greenway
  • Whipple Heights Park
  • White Sands Park
  • Windsor Park

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

Trails

10

8 named

  • Alexander Park Trail
  • Batchelder Trail
  • Mill Towns State Trail
  • River Bend Trail
  • Sakatah Singing Hill Trail
  • Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail
Show all 8 trailsShow fewer
  • Sakatah Singing Hills Trail
  • Straight River Trail

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

Beaches and boat launches

2

1 named

  • Boat Ramp

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

Libraries

1

  • Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library

Schools

8

6 named

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