Crystal MN homes for sale, from a Realtor who lives here
Crystal is home for me, my wife and our three boys. Here is what a year of county sale records says about the city, and what I look for in its houses.
Hennepin County property records, warranty-deed sales, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026.
Why I can talk about Crystal without a script
I live in Crystal, so this page is less of a sales pitch and more of a report on my own city. It is small, close to Minneapolis, and full of houses that a lot of people can still afford. Crystal Airport, a small general aviation field, sits inside the city limits.
Every one of the 278 single-family sales in the county data was in Robbinsdale Area Schools (ISD 281). Still, confirm the school assignment for the exact address with the district before you buy.
What I check in a house built around 1955
Half of the homes that sold here were built in 1955 or earlier. Ramblers and story-and-a-halfs from that era are solid houses, but they are 70 years old. Before I was a Realtor I spent more than ten years as a civil engineer, so these are the things I look at on the first walkthrough:
- The sewer line. Older lines to the street can crack or fill with roots. I usually recommend a sewer scope on top of the regular inspection.
- Grading and water. Ground that slopes toward the foundation is the most common cause of a wet basement I see.
- Foundation walls. Some cracking is normal. Horizontal cracks or bowing are not, and they change the conversation.
- Past updates. Finished basements and newer electrical are great if they were permitted. I check the city's records when something looks homemade.
Crystal next to its neighbors
Single-family medians from the same county records. Crystal and Robbinsdale track closely; New Hope runs higher.
| Median sale | Middle half | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | $325,600 | $285K to $360K | 278 |
| Robbinsdale | $331,000 | $285K to $365K | 173 |
| New Hope | $379,000 | $340K to $415K | 185 |
"Mike equipped us on what to expect in the home buying process, and was thoughtful, supportive, and calm throughout all the ups and downs."
Where to go next
Search Crystal listings
Active listings in Crystal and nearby cities through my IDX search.
Search homesBuying your first home
Crystal's prices make it a common first purchase. Here is how I run it, start to finish.
First-time buyersSelling an older home
Many Crystal houses have had one owner for decades. Estate sales have their own steps.
Estate and probateBuying in Crystal
How I handle tours, offers and inspections.
Buying a homeNext door: Robbinsdale
Similar prices, similar age, plus Crystal Lake and a walkable downtown.
RobbinsdaleNext door: New Hope
A little newer and a little pricier, mostly ramblers and split-levels.
New HopeSelling in Crystal?
I am probably not far from your house. Run your address through the value tool below, then call or text me.
What would your home sell for?
Enter your address. You'll see a likely selling range built from what the homes closest to you actually sold for, next to your county value and what you paid.
In every northwest metro city I track, the typical home sold for 7.5% to 16.6% above its county value last year. The number on your tax statement is probably low.
What's my home worth?
Start with your address. Takes about 30 seconds.
Uses public county property records. Works across the Twin Cities metro, Wright and Sherburne counties, and western Wisconsin.
This tool gives you a rough value range for your home. The best way to get a true market value is for me to come see it in person.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home price in Crystal, MN?
$325,600 for single-family homes, based on 278 warranty-deed sales in Hennepin County records from September 2025 through August 2026. The middle half sold between $285,000 and $360,000.
How old are the houses in Crystal?
The median year built for single-family homes that sold in the period was 1955. Expect ramblers and story-and-a-halfs from the 1950s, and budget for a sewer scope along with the regular inspection.
Do Crystal homes sell above county value?
Usually. The median single-family sale closed about 10.6% above Hennepin County's estimated market value, so the number on a tax statement is often low.
What school district is Crystal in?
All 278 single-family sales in the data were in Robbinsdale Area Schools (ISD 281). Confirm the assignment for a specific address with the district.
Are there townhomes or condos in Crystal?
A few. There were 9 townhome sales with a median of $282,000 and 7 condo sales with a median of $145,000. Most of the market is single-family houses.
Looking at Crystal?
Call or text me at 612-655-3309. I live here, and I am happy to talk about any street in town.
612-655-3309