Homes for Sale in South Saint Paul, MN

South Saint Paul is a historic Dakota County river city known for its deep roots as a major midwestern stockyard hub. Today, it offers highly walkable neighborhoods filled with affordable, charming bungalows. Residents enjoy fantastic outdoor amenities, including the expansive Kaposia Landing park right on the Mississippi River.

Why Live in South Saint Paul

Expansive Kaposia Landing on the Mississippi
Highly walkable neighborhoods
Affordable and charming bungalows
Rich historic stockyard heritage

South Saint Paul Market Snapshot

Monthly figures from the NorthstarMLS Local Market Update.

Median Sales Price

$304,900
+1.7%vs. September 2025

% of Original List Price Received

99.7%
+1.1 ptsvs. September 2025

Days on Market

24
-25%vs. September 2025

Closed Sales

18
-28%vs. September 2025

Homes for Sale

42
+7.7%vs. September 2025

Months Supply

2.3
+4.5%vs. September 2025
Seller's market

Supply vs. Demand Trends

South Saint Paul Housing Market Today

Here is where the South Saint Paul market stood in September 2026. The median sale price has increased by 2% from last year to $304,900, 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 8 days more quickly than last year, averaging 24 days on market, and sellers are receiving 99.7% of their original asking price. The area is currently a seller's market with 2.3 months of supply. Active inventory is up 8% from last year to 42 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 South Saint Paul, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 70% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Roughly 67% of homes are single-family detached, and the median home was built in 1958.

Homeowners with a mortgage typically spend $1,815 a month on housing costs, lower than the Twin Cities metro and the median property tax bill is $3,347 a year.

Read the September 2026 South Saint Paul market report

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

South Saint Paul market questions

Is South Saint Paul a buyer's or seller's market?

South Saint Paul 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 42 homes for sale.

How fast are homes selling in South Saint Paul?

Homes that sold in September 2026 spent an average of 24 days on market, 8 days faster than a year earlier. Sellers received 99.7% of their original list price on average.

Are home prices going up in South Saint Paul?

Yes. The median sale price rose 1.7% year over year to $304,900. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $187 to $205), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.

Living in South Saint Paul

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

In South Saint Paul, homes were most commonly built in 1950-1959, about 70% 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 South Saint Paul?

Homeowners with a mortgage typically pay $1,815 a month in housing costs and the median property tax bill is $3,347 a year.

Median home value

$281,600

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of estimated values for owner-occupied homes.

Median property taxes paid

$3,347/yr

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of annual property taxes paid by homeowners.

Typical monthly owner costs (with mortgage)

$1,815/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners with a mortgage.

Typical monthly owner costs (no mortgage)

$688/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

Median monthly housing costs for owners without a mortgage.

Median rent

$1,199/mo

Lower than the Twin Cities metro

The midpoint of monthly gross rent, including utilities.

What are homes like in South Saint Paul?

About 70% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and the median home was built in 1958.

Owner-occupied homes

70%

Similar than Twin Cities metro overall

The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.

Median year built

1958

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.

  • 2010-20192%
  • 2000-20099%
  • 1990-19995%
  • 1980-19896%
  • 1970-197911%
  • 1960-196911%
  • 1950-195924%
  • 1940-19498%
  • 1939 or earlier23%

Types of homes

The share of housing units in each building type.

  • Single-family detached67%
  • Townhome / attached5%
  • 2-4 units8%
  • 5+ units19%

How do people get around in South Saint Paul?

The average one-way commute is 21 min and 93% 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 alone69%
  • Carpool13%
  • Walk or bike1%
  • Work from home15%

Homes with broadband

93%

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 South Saint Paul

OpenStreetMap lists 18 parks, 13 trails, 1 beach or boat launch, 2 libraries, 4 schools, and 3 grocery stores within the South Saint Paul city boundary.

Parks

18

16 named

  • Fred Lawshe Park
  • Harmon Park
  • Jefferson Park
  • Kaposia Landing
  • Kaposia Park
  • Lorraine Park
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Official source: City of South Saint Paul (opens in new tab)

Trails

13

10 named

  • Mississippi River Greenway
  • Mississippi River Trail (Minnesota-Alternate)
  • Mississippi River Trail (Minnesota)
  • River to River Greenway
  • Robert Piram Regional Trail
  • United States Bicycle Route 20 (Minnesota)
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  • United States Bicycle Route 45
  • United States Bicycle Route 45A
  • Wabasha-Cesar Chavez Bikeway
  • Wakota Bridge

Official source: City of South Saint Paul (opens in new tab)

Beaches and boat launches

1

0 named

1 mapped beach or boat launch, not named in OpenStreetMap.

Official source: City of South Saint Paul (opens in new tab)

Schools

4

3 named

  • Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
  • Kid Connections
  • Lincoln Center Elementary

Grocery stores

3

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