Homes for Sale in Chanhassen, MN
Chanhassen is a premium Carver County community frequently ranked among the best places to live in the United States. The city is famous for the stunning Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Prince's historic Paisley Park estate. Residents enjoy an exceptional quality of life centered around beautiful Lake Ann Park and highly rated local schools.
Why Live in Chanhassen
Chanhassen 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
Chanhassen Housing Market Today
Here is where the Chanhassen market stood in September 2026. The median sale price has increased by 18% from last year to $600,000, though an opposite trend in price per square foot suggests this change more likely reflects the mix of homes that sold. Homes are selling 18 days more quickly than last year, averaging 23 days on market, and sellers are receiving 98.2% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.3 months of supply. Active inventory is down 12% from last year to 74 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 Chanhassen, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 84% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Roughly 68% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1994.
Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $2,753 a month on housing costs, higher than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $5,383 a year.
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published October 12, 2026.
Chanhassen market questions
Is Chanhassen a buyer's or seller's market?
Chanhassen was a seller's market in September 2026, with 2.3 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 74 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in Chanhassen?
Homes that sold in September 2026 spent an average of 23 days on market, 18 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 98.2% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in Chanhassen?
Yes. The median sale price rose 17.6% year over year to $600,000. Price per square foot moved the other way (from $231 to $227), which suggests the change mostly reflects the mix of homes sold.
Living in Chanhassen
Housing, cost of ownership and commuting, compared with the Twin Cities metro.
In Chanhassen, homes were most commonly built in 1990-1999, about 84% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 22 minutes.
Data: ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
What does it cost to own a home in Chanhassen?
Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $2,753 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $5,383 a year.
Median home value
$566,300
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.
Median property taxes paid
$5,383/yr
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.
Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)
$2,753/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.
Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)
$931/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.
Median rent
$1,831/mo
Higher than the Twin Cities metro
The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.
What are homes like in Chanhassen?
About 84% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1994.
Owner-occupied homes
84%
Higher than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Median year built
1994
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.
- 2020 or later1%
- 2010-201913%
- 2000-200919%
- 1990-199928%
- 1980-198919%
- 1970-19798%
- 1960-19695%
- 1950-19594%
- 1940-19492%
- 1939 or earlier1%
Types of homes
The share of housing units in each building type.
- Single-family detached68%
- Townhome / attached20%
- 2-4 units1%
- 5+ units11%
How do people get around in Chanhassen?
The average one-way commute is 22 min and 96% of homes have broadband.
Average commute
22 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 alone63%
- Carpool6%
- Walk or bike1%
- Work from home30%
Homes with broadband
96%
Similar than Twin Cities metro overall
The share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
What's Nearby in Chanhassen
OpenStreetMap lists 37 parks, 21 trails, 10 beaches and boat launches, 1 library, 3 schools, and 4 grocery stores within the Chanhassen city boundary.
Parks
37
25 named
- Bandimere Community Park
- Bluff Creek School Recreation Center
- Carver Beach Park
- Carver Beach Playground
- Cathcart Park
- City Center Park
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- Curry Farms Park
- Greenwood Shores Park
- Hawks Ridge Park
- Herman Field Park (opens in new tab)
- Lake Ann Park
- Lake Minnewashta Regional Park (opens in new tab)
- Lake Susan Park
- Manchester Park
- Meadow Green Park
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (opens in new tab)
- Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area - Nyssen's Lake Unit
- North Lotus Lake Park
- Pioneer Pass Park
- Richard T. Anderson Conservation Area
- Riley Ridge Park
- Roundhouse Park
- South Lotus Lake Park
- Spring Peeper Meadow
- Sugarbush Park
Official source: City of Chanhassen (opens in new tab)
Trails
21
17 named
- Big Woods Regional Trail
- Bluff Creek Local Trail
- Chanhassan Trail
- Chanhassen Local Trail
- Green Loop
- Halfpipe
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- Indian Hill Road
- Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail
- Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail
- Re-Ride #3
- Rice Marsh Lake Local Trail Loop
- SE Entry
- Shortcut #3
- Tailgate to Heaven
- Take it Easy
- Valley View Trail
- Woods
Official source: City of Chanhassen (opens in new tab)
Beaches and boat launches
10
1 named
- Lake Ann Beach
Official source: City of Chanhassen (opens in new tab)
Libraries
1
- Chanhassen Library
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