Active Listings
83
⇧ 18.6% vs 70 last year
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The DETROIT LAKES, MN real estate market (56501) currently shows 83 active listings, with 22 pending sales. Homes are averaging 71 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 71 days on market compared to 125 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 0.6% year-over-year, from $449,500 to $451,975.
Whether you are buying or selling in DETROIT LAKES, MN, SELL123.com can help you save significantly on commission — typically 2% compared to traditional 5% broker fees. Call (240) SELL-123 for a free consultation.
Population: 18,085 · Density: 37.4/mi² · Median household income: $68,413
Typical home value: $275,520 · Homeownership: 72.5%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56501 | Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 | 0.0 mi | 72 | $39,295,440 | $415,000 | $545,770 |
| 56578 | Rochert, MN 56578 | 10.0 mi | 1 | $450,000 | $450,000 | $450,000 |
| 56544 | Frazee, MN 56544 | 11.9 mi | 13 | $4,917,887 | $364,523 | $378,299 |
| 56554 | Lake Park, MN 56554 | 14.2 mi | 8 | $3,489,024 | $499,000 | $436,128 |
| 56573 | Perham, MN 56573 | 20.0 mi | 29 | $29,047,444 | $369,500 | $1,001,636 |
| 56528 | Dent, MN 56528 | 21.2 mi | 7 | $4,231,885 | $575,000 | $604,555 |
| 56575 | Ponsford, MN 56575 | 23.1 mi | 2 | $854,000 | $427,000 | $427,000 |
| 56589 | Waubun, MN 56589 | 24.2 mi | 8 | $2,254,000 | $190,000 | $281,750 |
| 56585 | Ulen, MN 56585 | 26.4 mi | 2 | $1,544,000 | $772,000 | $772,000 |
| 56567 | New York Mills, MN 56567 | 29.4 mi | 13 | $4,694,482 | $344,950 | $361,114 |
| 56571 | Ottertail, MN 56571 | 30.6 mi | 15 | $5,335,500 | $319,000 | $355,700 |
| 56584 | Twin Valley, MN 56584 | 33.4 mi | 1 | $209,900 | $209,900 | $209,900 |
| 56533 | Elizabeth, MN 56533 | 33.8 mi | 1 | $179,000 | $179,000 | $179,000 |
As of February 2026, there are 83 active listings in DETROIT LAKES, MN (zip code 56501), compared to 70 the prior year.
The median listing price in DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501 is $451,975 as of February 2026, a 0.6% increase from $449,500 the prior year.
Homes in DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501 spend an average of 71 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 125 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 13 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 71 days on market compared to 125 days last year.
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