New Brighton Real Estate Market Report: January 2026
In January 2026, the median sale price in New Brighton was $400,000, up 24.8% from a year earlier.
- Median Sales Price
- $400,000
- +24.8% vs. January 2025
- Homes for Sale
- 26
- +44.4% vs. January 2025
- Months Supply
- 1.3
- +44.4% vs. January 2025
- Seller's market
- Days on Market
- 64
- +0% vs. January 2025
- Closed Sales
- 10
- -28.6% vs. January 2025
- Percent of Original List Received
- 94.3%
- -5.6 pts vs. January 2025
What this means
The median sale price has increased by 25% from last year to $400,000, 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 averaging 64 days on market, in line with last year, and sellers are receiving 94.3% of their original asking price.
The area is currently a seller's market with 1.3 months of supply. Active inventory is up 44% from last year to 26 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.
Common questions about the New Brighton market
Is New Brighton a buyer's or seller's market?
New Brighton was a seller's market in January 2026, with 1.3 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 26 homes for sale.
How fast are homes selling in New Brighton?
Homes that sold in January 2026 spent an average of 64 days on market, about the same as a year earlier. Sellers received 94.3% of their original list price on average.
Are home prices going up in New Brighton?
Yes. The median sale price rose 24.8% year over year to $400,000. Price per square foot moved in the same direction (from $175 to $179), which suggests a real change in values rather than a shift in the mix of homes sold.
Market trends in New Brighton
| Month | Median sale price | Closed sales | Days on market | Months supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | $376,500 | 36 | 41 | 1.9 |
| September 2024 | $365,000 | 20 | 39 | 2.5 |
| October 2024 | $361,250 | 20 | 20 | 2.4 |
| November 2024 | $396,500 | 20 | 41 | 1.4 |
| December 2024 | $385,000 | 19 | 54 | 1.2 |
| January 2025 | $320,500 | 14 | 64 | 0.9 |
| February 2025 | $442,500 | 14 | 45 | 0.8 |
| March 2025 | $421,000 | 11 | 53 | 1.1 |
| April 2025 | $340,000 | 15 | 40 | 1.4 |
| May 2025 | $405,250 | 22 | 27 | 2.3 |
| June 2025 | $372,700 | 22 | 24 | 2.3 |
| July 2025 | $387,500 | 32 | 34 | 2.1 |
| August 2025 | $410,000 | 30 | 38 | 2 |
| September 2025 | $375,000 | 17 | 34 | 2.4 |
| October 2025 | $395,000 | 25 | 38 | 2.3 |
| November 2025 | $420,000 | 20 | 21 | 1.6 |
| December 2025 | $370,000 | 25 | 43 | 1.2 |
| January 2026 | $400,000 | 10 | 64 | 1.3 |
How New Brighton compares with the Twin Cities region
In January 2026, the median sale price in Twin Cities (16-County Region) was $375,000, up 1.4% from a year earlier.
More to explore
Data: NorthstarMLS Local Market Update via 10K Research, published August 24, 2026.
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