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Brewster, MN Housing Market
The typical home in Brewster, MN is worth $269,527, rose 7.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $156,000 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 40 days, Brewster is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $269,527 home is about $1,439/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Brewster, MN
Typical home value
$269,527
+7.6% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$156,000
Last published period
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
40
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$59,688
Home costs 4.5x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Brewster a buyer's or seller's market?
Brewster, MN is a leaning buyer's and homes selling in about 40 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Brewster housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Brewster, MN. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $156,000 |
| Median list price | $245,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $102/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 40 days |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 94.8% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| New listings (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Brewster is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Brewster is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Brewster home prices moved?
Across the 29 months we hold for Brewster, MN, the median sale price rose 44.8%, from $107,750 in May 2021 to $156,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 7.6% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Brewster?
Priced off the typical home value of $269,527 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $53,905 | $215,622 | $1,439/mo |
| 5% | $13,476 | $256,051 | $1,709/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,439, that implies roughly $61,666 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Brewster earns $59,688, about $1,978 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 4.5x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Buying in Brewster in the next 12 months?
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brewster?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Brewster, MN, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Brewster?
Active listings in Brewster, MN went from 2 in April 2024 to 1 in April 2026, a -50.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 | not published |
| September 2024 | 3 | not published |
| October 2024 | 2 | not published |
| December 2024 | 1 | not published |
| June 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 | not published |
| January 2026 | 1 | not published |
| April 2026 | 1 | 1 |
Redfin, through April 2026
How does Brewster compare to Minnesota and the U.S.?
Brewster homes sell for $156,000 — 58% below the Minnesota median of $372,300. Against the national median of $410,700, Brewster runs 62% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster, MN | $156,000 | not published | 40 days |
| Minnesota statewide | $372,300 | +1.3% | 25 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Brewster
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $270 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $269,527 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Brewster listing goes under contract in 40 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 94.8% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Brewster added 1 new listings against 2 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
- Your equity moved +7.6% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Brewster varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Brewster
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Brewster, Minnesota across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Brewster by property type?
How the Brewster, MN market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $156,000 | $102/sq ft | 2 | 40 days |
Who lives in Brewster?
American Community Survey estimates for Brewster. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
605
Households
194
Median income
$59,688/yr
Median age
33.3 years
Owner-occupied
69.6%
Median home value
$130,500
Median gross rent
$721/mo
Mean commute
19.7 min
69.6% of occupied homes in Brewster are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $130,500 against Zillow's $269,527 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Brewster?
2 schools tracked · 490 students
The largest public schools serving Brewster, MN by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Round Lake-Brewster Elementary
Grades PK-5 · 364 students
Round Lake-Brewster Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 126 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Brewster, MN?
Ordered by distance from Brewster, not by size. Compare Brewster side by side with any of them.
Brewster housing market FAQ
Is Brewster a buyer's or seller's market?
Brewster, MN is currently a leaning buyer's based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Brewster?
The typical home in Brewster, MN is worth $269,527 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $156,000, about $102 per square foot.
Is Brewster cheaper than the rest of Minnesota?
Brewster's median sale price of $156,000 is 58% lower than the Minnesota statewide median of $372,300, and 62% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Brewster?
Homes in Brewster, MN spent a median of 40 days on market before going under contract, versus 25 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Brewster?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $269,527 home is about $1,439 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $61,666 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $59,688.
Are home prices rising in Brewster?
The typical home value in Brewster, MN rose 7.6% over the last 12 months, from $250,487 to $269,527 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Brewster?
Brewster ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Brewster?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Brewster, MN is a leaning buyer's, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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