St. Paul Real Estate Market Update - June 29 - July 6, 2026 | Natasha Cejudo

A Slower Week, But Not a Soft One

If you've noticed homes lingering on the market just a bit longer this week, you're not imagining things. This year's July 4th carried extra weight as the country's 250th birthday, and the pace of central Saint Paul real estate took a natural summer breather around it. But a slight uptick in days on market doesn't mean buyers stepped back — list-to-sale price ratios across the board remain competitive, and several neighborhoods are still closing well above asking.

Here's how Macalester-Groveland, Highland Park, Summit Hill, Summit University, and Merriam Park performed this week.

Macalester-Groveland

Macalester-Groveland homes averaged $653,000 this week, spending a median of 23 days on market and selling at 100% of list price. Of the five central Saint Paul neighborhoods tracked this week, Macalester-Groveland moved the fastest — a sign that well-priced homes here are still finding buyers quickly, holiday week or not.

Highland Park

In Highland Park, the average sale price landed at $697,000, with homes spending 41 days on market and closing at 107% of list price. That over-asking close is a strong signal: even with a slightly longer runway to sale, demand in Highland Park is pushing prices past the listing number.

Summit Hill

Summit Hill continued to command the premium end of the market, with an average price of $962,000. Homes here took longer to sell — 108 days on market — and closed at 98% of list price. Summit Hill's larger, more distinctive homes often take a bit more time to find the right buyer, and this week's numbers reflect that pattern rather than any real softening.

Summit University

Summit University homes averaged $568,000, spending 50 days on market and selling at 102% of list price. The over-asking close here shows that buyers are still willing to compete for the right home in this neighborhood, even during a slower summer stretch.

Merriam Park

Merriam Park led the pack on price performance this week, with homes closing at 108% of list price — the highest ratio among all five neighborhoods. The average sale price was $663,000, with homes spending 43 days on market.

Why Days on Market Ticked Up This Week

A modest rise in days on market across central Saint Paul isn't cause for concern — it's simply the rhythm of early July. This year's Independence Day, marking the country's 250th, pulled extra attention (and open house traffic) toward celebrations rather than showings, so a brief pause in market pace is typical. What matters more is that sale-to-list ratios stayed strong across nearly every neighborhood, which tells us buyer demand hasn't cooled — it's just been momentarily distracted by fireworks.

Note from Natasha

Every summer has its lulls, and this year's coincide with a milestone worth celebrating. If you're curious how your specific block or home type is performing right now, I'd love to talk specifics — the neighborhood-level data always tells a more interesting story than the headline numbers. Reach out anytime, and enjoy the rest of your summer.

Natasha Cejudo Lakes Sotheby's International Realty

About Natasha Cejudo

Natasha Cejudo is a Saint Paul real estate agent with Lakes Sotheby's International Realty, specializing in the central Saint Paul neighborhoods of Macalester-Groveland, Highland Park, Summit Hill, Summit University, and Merriam Park. Known for her data-driven, neighborhood-specific market insight, Natasha helps buyers and sellers navigate these distinct pockets of the city with clarity and confidence.