Le Sueur County, Minnesota: What It Costs to Buy a Home
The median home in Le Sueur County is worth $287,700, property taxes on it run about $3,119 a year (1.08%), the FHA loan limit is $552,000, and closing on it means about $949 in transfer tax plus $1,130 in title insurance. Each number below opens its own page with the source and a calculator.
| Median home value | $287,700 | Title insurance at this price → |
|---|---|---|
| Property taxes (median paid) | $3,119 a year, 1.08% of value | Property tax page → |
| FHA loan limit (1 unit) | $552,000 | Loan limits page → |
| Conforming loan limit (1 unit) | $832,750 | Loan limits page → |
| Transfer tax on the median home | $949 | Minnesota transfer tax page → |
| Title insurance on the median home | $980 owner's + $150 lender's | Title insurance page → |
| Closing costs from these items | $2,079 | Closing costs page → |
| Area median income (HUD, family of 4) | $116,800; low-income limit $93,450 | Income limits page → |
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Le Sueur County?
The median owner-occupied home in Le Sueur County is valued at $287,700, per U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units).
How much are property taxes in Le Sueur County?
The median Le Sueur County homeowner pays $3,119 a year in real estate taxes, about 1.08% of the median home value ($3,112 for homes with a mortgage), per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is the FHA loan limit in Le Sueur County?
$552,000 for a one-unit home in 2026 (a high-cost limit above the national floor), per HUD; the conforming limit for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans is $832,750, per FHFA.
What does it cost to close on a home in Le Sueur County?
On the $287,700 median home: transfer tax $949, title insurance $1,130 for both policies, about $2,079 for those items before lender fees, prepaid taxes and insurance.
What is the area median income in Le Sueur County?
HUD's FY 2026 median family income for Le Sueur County (Le Sueur County, MN HUD Metro FMR Area) is $116,800. A family of four counts as low income below $93,450 under HUD's 80% tier (adjusted for local housing costs, so it can sit above 80% of the median), which is the line many first-time buyer assistance programs use.
Nearby Minnesota counties
- Lac qui Parle County $143,400
- Lake County $222,900
- Lake of the Woods County $215,000
- Lincoln County $152,200
- Lyon County $193,100
- Mahnomen County $146,500
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25077 (median value of owner-occupied housing units)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 five-year estimates, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- HUD, FHA forward mortgage loan limits for calendar year 2026 (CHUMS county limits file, Mortgagee Letter 2025-23)
- FHFA, conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired in calendar year 2026, by county
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
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