The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 56211 sells for about $60,000, or $54 per square foot.
Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $775 a month.
ZIP 56211 — Beardsley
The housing market in ZIP 56211 is characterized by very low inventory and limited transaction volume, typical of a rural township. Prices remain stable with little year-over-year fluctuation, reflecting a balanced but slow-moving market. Demand is primarily driven by local residents rather than speculative investment.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and families who prioritize affordability and community over proximity to major urban employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 56211, Swift County MN
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Local schools are served by the regional district; performance metrics are generally consistent with rural Minnesota standards.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks including severe thunderstorms and winter storms; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and regional services with limited new large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; local school district levies and township assessments constitute the primary tax burden.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle with travel times to regional employment hubs averaging approximately 20 minutes.
Recreational opportunities include local parks and access to rural outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and community-based sports.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and small-scale local businesses within Swift County.
Transportation is almost exclusively dependent on personal vehicles due to the rural nature of the county.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this township.
Swift County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to county, township, and local school district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the rural nature of the fire protection services.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter profiles for Appleton township, Swift County.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides basic outdoor recreation and community gathering space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.