Homes for Sale in Golden Valley, MN
Golden Valley is a highly desirable first-ring suburb known for its beautifully wooded, winding streets and mid-century architecture. The city shares the expansive Theodore Wirth Regional Park with Minneapolis and is home to the General Mills corporate headquarters. Residents enjoy premium amenities at the Brookview golf course and community center.
Why Live in Golden Valley
Golden Valley Market Snapshot
Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.
Median Sales Price
% of Original List Price Received
Days on Market
Closed Sales
Homes for Sale
Months Supply
Supply vs. Demand Trends
Golden Valley Housing Market Today
Here is where the Golden Valley market stood in September 2026. The median sale price has increased by 15% from last year to $455,000, 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 10 days longer than last year, averaging 44 days on market, and sellers are receiving 97.4% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.5 months of supply. Active inventory is down 3% 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 Golden Valley, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 71% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Roughly 61% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1966.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,428 a month on housing costs, higher than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $5,350 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published October 12, 2026.
Golden Valley market questions
Is Golden Valley a buyer's or seller's market?
Golden Valley was a seller's market in September 2026, with 2.5 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 Golden Valley?
Homes that sold in September 2026 spent an average of 44 days on market, 10 days slower than a year earlier. Sellers received 97.4% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Golden Valley?
Yes. The median sale price rose 15.2% year over year to $455,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $200 to $230), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.
Living in Golden Valley
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In Golden Valley, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 71% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 20 minutes.
Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
What does it cost to own a home in Golden Valley?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,428 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $5,350 a year.
Median home value
$431,400
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$5,350/yr
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$2,428/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$952/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,785/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in Golden Valley?
About 71% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1966.
Owner-occupied homes
71%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1966
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.
- 2010-201911%
- 2000-20098%
- 1990-19992%
- 1980-19898%
- 1970-197911%
- 1960-196922%
- 1950-195928%
- 1940-19496%
- 1939 or earlier3%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached61%
- Townhome / attached5%
- 5+ units32%
How do people get around in Golden Valley?
The average one-way commute is 20 min and 95% of homes have broadband.
Average commute
20 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%
- Carpool4%
- Public transit2%
- Work from home30%
Homes with broadband
95%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
What's Nearby in Golden Valley
OpenStreetMap lists 43 parks, 17 trails, 4 beaches and boat launches, 2 libraries, 8 schools, and 1 grocery store within the Golden Valley city boundary.
Parks
43
42 named
- Adeline Nature Area
- Ardmore North and South Ponds
- Bassett Creek Nature Area
- Brookview Park
- Byrd Bluff Open Space
- Cedarhurst Park
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- Dahlberg Open Space
- Gearty Park
- General Mills Research Nature Area
- Glenview Park (opens in new tab)
- Golden Hills Pond
- Golden Oaks Park
- Golden Ridge Nature Area
- Hampshire Park
- Idaho Wetland
- Isaacson Park
- Janalyn Pond
- Lakeview Park
- Laurel Avenue Greenbelt
- Lions Park
- Meadow Pond
- Medley Park
- Natchez Park
- North Tyrol Park
- Paisley Park
- Pennsylvania Woods
- Sandburg Athletic Facility
- Schaper Park
- Scheid Park
- Seeman Park
- Sochacki Park
- South Tyrol Park
- St Croix Park
- Stockman Park
- Theodore Wirth Park (opens in new tab)
- Theodore Wirth Parkway
- Valley View Park (opens in new tab)
- Wesley Park
- Westwood Hills Park
- Wildwood Park
- Xenia Open Space
- Yosemite Park
Official source: City of Golden Valley (opens in new tab)
Trails
17
15 named
- Bassett Creek Regional Trail
- Boone Ave Bikeway
- Douglas Rd Trail
- Glenwood Ave Bikeway
- Golden Valley Bike Routes
- Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway
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- Luce Line Regional Trail
- Medicine Lake Bikeway
- Plymouth Avenue Bikeway
- St Croix Trail
- State Corridor Refuge Trail - Wilkie Unit
- Texas Ave Bikeway
- Theodore Wirth Byway District
- Wayzata Blvd Route
- Wirth Parkway Bike Path
Official source: City of Golden Valley (opens in new tab)
Beaches and boat launches
4
1 named
- Wirth Lake Beach
Official source: City of Golden Valley (opens in new tab)
Schools
8
5 named
- Breck School (opens in new tab)
- Meadowbrook Elementary School
- Perpich Center for Arts Education (opens in new tab)
- Robbinsdale Academy - Highview
- Sandburg Middle School (opens in new tab)
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