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* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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“Rochelle was great to work with and so helpful as I encountered several issues and delays with my property sale. She is great at communicating and was encouraging that we would get through this. And WE DID! I am very happy with my new home, and very thankful that I had a Rochelle as my agent. I highly recommend her!”
“Michele did an excellent job with representing me and getting my recent purchase across the finish line! She did a fantastic job reminding me of various deadlines and timelines throughout the purchase process until closing! I could not recommend her enough.”
“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!”
“John's help throughout this whole process can't be overstated. As a first time homebuyer, there was so much I didn't know that he was able to explain to me in a way that made sense. He was able to point things out about the structure and build of the homes we looked at that I would have never even considered. He was very patient in looking at however many homes I needed and always prioritized finding the right home for me no matter what. I would highly recommend John to anyone looking to buy a home!”
“Larry Nielson has the knowledge and experience to work through almost any potnetial problems that come up.”
“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.”
“The team was efficient, thoughtful, disciplined and committed. The access to immediate contractor support was also helpful.”
“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!”
“She was very knowledgeable, helpful and communication was fantastic.”
“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!”
“Roger was very knowledgeable, and accommodating. He gave great advice, as well as was pointing out concerns in homes we didn't even notice. Helped us find a great first home! Thanks Roger!”
“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.”
“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!”
“Amy was very helpful and knowledgeable. Everything went well.”
“All went well. Carly was great and responded immediately to any inquiries.”
“Great job. Skip was great to work with.”
“Chad Luscomb was very polite, helpful, knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking to sell a home!”
“I was pleasantly surprised when I only had 1 phone call from realtors. My realtor (Jeremy) was amazing. I believe his commitment is what sold the house. He was very fluent in keeping in touch and letting me know what was happening.”
“Great experience would use Barry again. All worked out well. Excellent experience.”
“Christina was an excellent Realtor to work with. Everything went very smoothly from start to finish.”
Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Freeborn County real estate market, updated for February 2026. *
The typical home value in Freeborn County is projected to be $137,250 for the month of January. December’s finalized data reported the typical value of a home in the county to be $149,000—down 36.19% over the previous 12 months. For comparison, state-level data pegged home values at $355,500 in Minnesota for the most recent reporting period. That number is expected to float around $353,650 in January.
Freeborn County had 18 new listings and 26 listings that went under contract in December, decreasing the area’s total available inventory to 88—down 18.52% from the previous month. Inventory is projected to have further decreased in January.
Of those 88 active listings, 22.73% reduced their price in the month of December. The median listing price for homes in Freeborn County grew 12.66% from November to December, bringing the current median listing price to $194,900. Based on projected data for January, listing prices may continue to grow.
The number of days that homes have been on the market prior to going under contract fell sharply year-over-year. In December 2025, the median time for a listed property to go pending was 65 days, compared to 106 days in December 2024. In recent months the median number of days from listed to pending appears to be decreasing. That trend is predicted to have carried through to this January.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Freeborn County offers residents a welcoming, tight-knit community with ample outdoor recreation, reliable local services, and opportunities to grow, connect, and thrive.
Freeborn County balances lakeside living with small-town convenience at the crossroads of I-35 and I-90, making day trips to Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna, and even Rochester remarkably easy. With neighboring Mower County and Steele County close by, residents enjoy a regional network of parks, employers, and cultural venues while keeping a relaxed pace at home.
Weekends here often start on the water and end on a trail. Explore the prairie and oak savanna at Myre–Big Island State Park, a birding favorite with miles of shoreline and peaceful campsites, via the official Minnesota DNR page for Myre–Big Island State Park. Connect your ride or run along the Blazing Star State Trail, a paved route that threads lakes and wetlands, detailed by the Minnesota DNR’s Blazing Star State Trail page. Community traditions stay strong at the Freeborn County Fair, where concerts, 4‑H exhibits, and summer nights go hand in hand. The City of Albert Lea maintains revitalized downtown blocks, lakefront parks, and year-round recreation, while county services and permitting are streamlined through Freeborn County’s official site.
Families value Albert Lea Area Schools for academic choices and extracurriculars, and adult learners find upskilling opportunities at Riverland Community College’s Albert Lea campus. From sunrise paddles to local theater, life here feels comfortable and connected. When it’s time to move, Agent Pronto can introduce buyers and sellers to top-performing real estate agents who know Freeborn County inside and out.
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