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Land bank properties in Minnesota

72 government-owned homes and lots listed by 2 Minnesota land banks, from $100 — off-market inventory that never reaches Zillow, updated daily on LandBankSearch.

properties for sale
72
land banks tracked
2
lowest asking price
$100

Inventory updated September 14, 2026

Minnesota land bank markets

By price

Cheap land bank homes and lots in Minnesota

Of the 91 priced Minnesota land bank listings, here’s how many fall in each budget. Most are vacant lots or homes that need renovation, and prices refresh daily.

Under $1,000
9
$1,000–$4,999
12
$5,000–$10,000
6
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Directory

All 1 Minnesota land bank

Counts are live listings we track. Browse the national land bank directory.

How it works

Buying from a Minnesota land bank

Land bank purchases are application-based, not offer-based: pick a property from the official list, read that land bank’s program rules (owner-occupant priority, investor policies, renovation requirements), and apply with proof of funds. Title is typically cleared before resale. The process runs weeks to a few months — paperwork, not bidding wars. Our step-by-step buying guide covers every stage.

Every Minnesota land bank sets its own eligibility, application, and post-purchase rules. Here are the ones we’ve read from each official program page — always confirm the current terms with the land bank before you apply.

Wright County Tax-Forfeited (MN)

Buyer requirements
Online public auction to the highest bidder, hosted on PublicSurplusParcels viewable for roughly 30 days before bidding opens

Who can buy

  • Anyone delinquent on real or personal property taxes in Wright County is a prohibited bidder
  • Employees of the County Auditor, Court Administrator, County Assessor and Land & Minerals Department may not purchase, directly or indirectly

What you'll need to apply

  • Registered PublicSurplus bidder account
  • Payment at close of auction, plus a state assurance fee calculated as a percentage of the sale price
  • Recording fees, deed fees/taxes and third-party auction fees explained at time of payment

After you buy

  • All parcels sell as-is, with no warranties, guarantees or representations of any kind

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified August 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

Saint Paul HRA

Buyer requirements
Sites solicited through an RFQ and/or RFPUnsolicited negotiated proposals, posted at least 45 days before the HRA considers them so competing bids can come inSplinter parcels (unbuildable by size, shape, topography or soils) sold to an adjacent owner as a residential side yard

Who can buy

  • Sale or lease without public bidding requires a public hearing, noticed 10 to 30 days beforehand
  • Developers must show willingness to provide equal opportunity to minority/women-owned and small businesses, and a past history of doing so

What you'll need to apply

  • Development plan and financial documentation
  • Non-refundable application fee scaled to project size, plus an expense deposit covering the HRA's outside advisors where required
  • Compliance with the City of Saint Paul's affirmative action ordinance

After you buy

  • Selected developers hold tentative status subject to design completion, financing and a negotiated development agreement
  • Conveyance is by quit claim deed in AS IS condition

The HRA sets a time limit for tentative status or for project completion, varying by project.

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified August 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

Minnesota land bank FAQ

How many land bank properties are for sale in Minnesota?

72 land bank properties are currently listed across the 2 Minnesota land banks we track, with asking prices from $100. Inventory changes monthly; this page refreshes from official sources nightly.

How do I buy a land bank property in Minnesota?

Each Minnesota land bank runs its own process, but most purchases start with an application to the land bank rather than an offer through an agent: pick a property from its list, show proof of funds (and usually a renovation plan for structures), and close directly with the land bank. Many prioritize owner-occupants.

Why aren't these Minnesota properties on Zillow?

Land banks aren't brokers and don't list on the MLS, which is where Zillow and Redfin get their data. Each land bank publishes inventory on its own website — LandBankSearch aggregates those official lists into one searchable map.

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