What is the median home price in South Lake Elmo, Lake Elmo?

The median home price in South Lake Elmo is $599,900, up 20% year-over-year. Homes sell in a median of 42 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 97.92%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in South Lake Elmo?

On a $599,900 home in South Lake Elmo, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $17,997. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $14,498 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in South Lake Elmo?

The median home in South Lake Elmo spends 42 days on market. 25% of listings go pending within two weeks. 9 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is South Lake Elmo a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

South Lake Elmo had 9 homes sell recently at a median of $599,900. Sellers are getting 97.92% of their asking price. 11.11% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Minnesota/Lake Elmo

South Lake Elmo · Lake Elmo, MN

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in South Lake Elmo, Lake Elmo?

The median home in South Lake Elmo sells for $599,900 with prices up 20% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $14,498.

South Lake Elmo Real Estate Market Conditions

59out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

59/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The South Lake Elmo market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Don't count on bidding wars — price to attract offers rather than leave room for negotiation. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Minnesota average is 2.9.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 19.50199203% year-over-year — vs. -0.8% statewide.

Seller LeverageNeutral

Homes selling at 97.92% of asking — buyers are negotiating 2.1% below list. Minnesota average is 98.4%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

11.11% of homes selling above list price — 52% below the Minnesota average of 23.1%.

Sale SpeedFavors sellers

42 median days on market — 15 days faster than the Minnesota average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

25% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 33.1% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Minnesota average is 27.3%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$599,900

+20%

Days on Market

Price per Sq Ft

$249

Sale-to-List Ratio

97.92%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

11.11%

Pending in 2 Weeks

25%

Source: public market records

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How much can you save selling in South Lake Elmo?

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Your South Lake Elmo home value

$599,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$17,997

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in South Lake Elmo

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$17,997	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$16,7972.8% avg	$11,998~2% avg	$11,998~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$8,999	$8,999	$8,999
Total cost	$43,793	$24,496	$21,996
You save	—	$14,498	$16,998

Based on the South Lake Elmo median home price of $599,900. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

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