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Dakota real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Dakota real estate market. *

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Dakota

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Dakota Q3 '21 Q3 '22 Q3 '23 Q3 '24 Q3 '25 Q2 '26 Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $150K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $148K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $200K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $208K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $285K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $280K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $320K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $260K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $270K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $315K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $2M Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $345K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median list price $150K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median list price Unknown Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median list price $148K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median list price $200K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median list price $208K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median list price Unknown Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median list price Unknown Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median list price $285K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median list price Unknown Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median list price $280K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median list price Unknown Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median list price $320K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median list price $260K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median list price Unknown Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median list price $270K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median list price $315K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median list price Unknown Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median list price $2M Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median list price $345K Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 Median list price Unknown
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Seller’s Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Jun 2026 - Aug 2026).

Inventory in Dakota is limited but has opened up a bit in the latest rolling three-month period ending in August 2026. Active listings are up sharply year over year, rising from around one home on the market last summer to four now. New listing and pending sale counts remain very small, with just one new listing and one home under contract in this recent three-month view.

Pricing has moved around over the past few years as individual sales have had an outsized impact on the data. The rolling three-month median list price now sits at about $262,000, down from the higher levels seen in late 2025 but similar to several earlier periods. Homes have at times sold quickly and strongly, such as mid-2025 when the typical home sold in a week and every sale closed above asking.

Speed to contract can shift dramatically with so few properties on the market. Recent history ranges from homes taking just a few weeks to sell in early 2024 to much longer timelines in late 2023. Throughout these changes, Dakota has generally leaned toward a seller’s market, with the latest market gauge reading at 40. With such low inventory and fluctuating pricing, both buyers and sellers can benefit from Agent Pronto connecting them with a knowledgeable local real estate agent.



Learn more about what Dakota has to offer.

Dakota offers residents a welcoming, close-knit community with ample parks, family-friendly amenities, good schools, and easy access to regional shopping and transportation, making everyday life engaging and convenient.

Dakota feels distinct from nearby river towns like Winona and La Crescent because it is smaller, quieter, and closely tied to the Mississippi’s working landscape. Residents value the everyday views of the river, railroad, and bluffs, along with quick access to larger-city services just a short drive away.

Life here centers on outdoor access. Anglers and paddlers appreciate Mississippi backwaters near Great River Bluffs State Park, while cyclists follow the river corridor toward La Crosse. Families are drawn to the close-knit feel of the Winona Area Public Schools system and nearby programs at Minnesota State College Southeast. Local history and river culture show up in small community events and in the broader heritage of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona.

Essential services and shopping are often found in Winona County or across the river in Buffalo County, yet Dakota’s residential pockets hold a mix of older homes and modest new construction that appeal to people seeking simplicity and space. Public access points and nearby trails are detailed through MnDOT’s Mississippi River resources.

Because the local market is small and inventory can be limited, timing matters whether you are listing or looking to buy. A knowledgeable local agent can help you prepare, price, and move quickly when the right opportunity appears, and Agent Pronto can connect both buyers and sellers with that right professional in Dakota.

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“Ryan provided such a wonderful real estate experience for us which all started at the early stages of planning prior to listing our White Bear Lake, MN home. During the early planning stages Ryan provided recommendations and offered guidance to market our home in this unique real estate market. After a few months of planning we listed our home with Ryan and it SOLD in just a couple days. During this time we still had not found our next home to purchase. Within a short period of time and with Ryan's large network we were notified of a new listing coming up. In a matter of a couple days we had signed and had a closing date on our NEW home that we plan to raise our family in. Ryan's truly responsible for making our experience so positive and stress free. Since closing we have recommended Ryan to friends and family. If you are looking for a top-notch real estate professional I would recommended looking no further and start your own experience with him.”

Barbara Ladd · White Bear Lake, MN

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Coldwell Banker Realty
“Michele was incredible to work with again! This was our third time working with Michele in regards to buying/selling a home. As always, Michele was very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and punctual. She has helped us both with homes in the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo area and in MN lakes area. Michele has excellent communication skills, was proactive in sharing listings when buying home and in reaching out to potential buyers when selling a home. Michele also proactively communicated with us in all stages of the negiotiation process, offered helpful advice and advocated for us to get us a great deal. We would highly recommend asking Michele to be your realtor and have already recommended her to friends and family!”

Sheila · Pelican Rapids, MN

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Realty Xperts
“Stevie was so incredibly patient and helpful in our home search and beyond. Couldn't recommend her enough.”

Abigail · South Saint Paul, MN

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RE/MAX Advantage Plus
“Working with John mad my first time buying a house super easy and comfortable. I trusted John's word and felt confident that he would NOT lead us wrong when looking at houses. He wasn't afraid to tell us the truth if it meant finding out perfect home. I don't think working with another realtor that this would've gone so smoothly. John's working with us will forever be part of my first homeowner experience. And if I were to be selling/buying again I would 100% be working with him again.”

Vanessa Weishaar · Fargo, ND

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Century 21 FM Realty
“Roger was great to work with. He gave no pressure to buy and was very knowledgeable on items we did not understand. We would recently his services to everyone.”

Glen Swenson · Perham, MN

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EXP Realty
“Caitlin was great both times we worked with her; she was always on top of her game no matter what! She always replied fast to questions or comments, not that there were many of those, given how hands-on she was in explaining everything. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the entire process and had an answer for every question I sent her way. Not to mention how smooth she made the closing process, I thought that was going to be the biggest stressor, but she made it simpler than I thought possible for closing a house! I already absolutely recommend her to everyone I know and have no plans on changing that anytime soon!”

Tim Griffin · Moorhead, MN

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Vesta Real Estate Brokered by Exp Realty
“We highly recommend Rochelle Roesler to anyone looking for an experienced, trustworthy and very knowledgeable real estate agent. Her communication was amazing! She was super responsive by promptly answering all of our calls and emails. We always felt like we were top priority on her list. From our first meeting to the closing process, Rochelle was by our side. This level of dedication and sincerity is rare in the real estate industry. Rochelle's genuine care and dedication made our journey so much easier and enjoyable. In the end, we found the perfect buyers for our beautiful home. Thanks Rochelle!!”

Jim & Sheila Waclawik · Moorhead, MN

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Century 21 FM Realty
“Susan helped me sell my dad's house after he unexpectedly passed away in 2025. She was so kind and empathetic about my situation, and very patient as it took us months to empty the house before it was listed. But from the start she worked hard to get us the right resources and information. She was incredibly helpful during the selling process and gave great suggestions on price. She made the process pretty easy!”

Cyndi · Apple Valley, MN

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RE/MAX Results
“We strongly recommend Larry Nielson for selling/buying your next home. He was very knowledgeable, confident and easy to work with.”

Fran & Lisa · Lake City, MN

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Nielson Real Estate Services
“Becky was incredible to work with and helped us not only with the purchase of our home in Florida, but was a huge help through our whole process of moving from Minnesota and even assisted with finding a rental until we could find a place to build. Truly went above and beyond and took the time to really understand what we want. Highly recommend!”

Dustin · Lakewood Ranch, FL

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RE/MAX Profere
“Selling this house was particularly stressful with a few pitfalls. Marissa helped us navigate through them and stayed on top of the details. She always had our best interest in mind. We appreciate her persistence and will recommend her to our friends.”

Mary and Rick Haakonson · Sauk Rapids, MN

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Marissa Haakonson Real Estate brokered by eXp Realty
“I purchased my first home with the help of Heather Warner. From a quick google search of realators specializing in first time homebuyers I found the Barker Hedges team which led me to Heather. Leaning heavily on her experience I had unwavering faith in her to provide valuable consultation in all aspects of the house buying process. Strongly reccomend Heather to any homebuyers. She simplified the process for me tremedously and will was extremely honest in the house touring process. She will be a strong voice for you communicating at a very high level.”

Nate · Blaine, MN

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RE/MAX REMAX Results
“The team was efficient, thoughtful, disciplined and committed. The access to immediate contractor support was also helpful.”

Peter & Wendy Gay · Eagan, MN

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RE/MAX Advantage Plus
“Jennifer was a pleasure to work with, along with being professional and educated on all aspects of the transaction. She was able to provide insight into the market and reacted to the situation. Plus we had lots of fun working together!”

Diane Smith · Tampa, FL

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exp realty
“Noah provided excellent pictures/media/decsriptions. He was very strategic in marketing my house and I was able to receive more than my asking price. Noah was very responsive and reassuring throughout the whole process. Highly, Highly Recommended!”

Pam Geyer · Little Falls, MN

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eXp Realty
“I had an exceptional experience working with my real estate agent in selling my house in Plymouth, Minnesota. He provided invaluable advice on repairs, staging, and pricing, ensuring that every aspect of the sale was optimized. He even took the time to show me comparable properties, helping me determine the best listing price. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, I’m taking the time to leave reviews on multiple websites. I couldn’t have asked for a better realtor.”

Josh · Plymouth, MN

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RE/MAX Results
“Shari was wonderful to work with. We have known each other for years but never worked together in this capacity. It is very obvious how much she loves her job! She was knowledgable and took my needs into consideation throughout the whole process. It was wonderful to work with her!”

Michele Berndt · Albertville, MN

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Pemberton RE
“Amy was very helpful and knowledgeable. Everything went well.”

Barbara S. · Minneapolis, MN

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Keller Williams Premier Realty
“All went well. Carly was great and responded immediately to any inquiries.”

Alan N. · Duluth, MN

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Messina & Associates
“Great job. Skip was great to work with.”

Mary C. · St. Cloud, MN

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RE/MAX Results

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