Selling a house in Richfield, MN: what the city requires
Hennepin County, Minnesota · Last checked November 2026
Richfield requires a city-run point-of-sale inspection for all dwellings. Published fee figures differ, so confirm the current schedule.
What Richfield requires
Point-of-Sale inspection
- Who does it
- City of Richfield inspector.
- Cost
- Reported as $190 single-family, $270 two-family and $140 condo. Older listings show $150, $250 and $100.
- Applies to
- All dwellings.
Who to call
City of Richfield
612-861-0542
Official page
Housing in Richfield
- Median year homes were built
- 1959
- Median home value
- $344,000
- Owner-occupied homes
- 10,186 of 16,547 (62%)
- Total housing units
- 17,183
With half the homes built by 1959, inspectors here commonly flag older wiring, missing GFCI outlets, handrails, and worn exteriors. Fix the cheap items before the inspection.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Richfield city, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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How the truth-in-sale of housing / time-of-sale process works
Several Twin Cities suburbs require a housing evaluation before a home is marketed. Some use city-licensed private evaluators. Others send a city inspector. The report is shown to buyers, and some items must be repaired.
- Hire a licensed evaluator, or schedule the city inspection, before you list.
- Display the report at showings and give it to buyers.
- Fix required items, which are usually safety hazards.
- If repairs are not done by closing, the buyer usually signs a form accepting responsibility and finishes them within a set time.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Evaluation or city inspection | $150 to $400 |
Read the full truth-in-sale of housing / time-of-sale guide
If the house fails
You can repair before closing, use an escrow or extension where the city allows it, let the buyer assume the work for a credit, or sell as-is. Compare the options.
Frequently asked questions
What does Richfield require before I sell my house?
Richfield requires a city-run point-of-sale inspection for all dwellings. Published fee figures differ, so confirm the current schedule.
How much does the point-of-sale inspection cost in Richfield?
Reported as $190 single-family, $270 two-family and $140 condo. Older listings show $150, $250 and $100. Typical related costs: evaluation or city inspection $150 to $400.
What if my house fails?
You can make the repairs before closing, negotiate a credit with the buyer, or sell as-is to a buyer who will handle the work. Ask the municipality whether it allows a buyer to assume the work or an escrow.
Who pays, the buyer or the seller?
The ordinance usually makes the seller responsible for ordering it, but who pays for repairs is negotiable in the purchase agreement.
How old are the homes in Richfield?
The median home in Richfield was built in 1959, and the median home value is $344,000, according to the Census Bureau's 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Nearby: Twin Cities
- Apple Valley No point-of-sale rule
- Blaine No point-of-sale rule
- Minneapolis Required at sale
- Minnetonka No point-of-sale rule
- New Hope Required at sale
- Orono Required at sale
- Osseo No point-of-sale rule
- Plymouth No point-of-sale rule
- Robbinsdale No point-of-sale rule
- Saint Anthony Village Required at sale
- St. Louis Park Required at sale
- Tonka Bay Required at sale
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Sources
- Structure Tech, Minnesota cities requiring Truth-in-Housing / Time-of-Sale (reviewed Feb. 26, 2026)
- TruthInHousing.com, city requirement sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25077, B25003, B25001)
Last checked November 2026. Rules and fees change by ordinance and resolution. Confirm with the municipality before you list. See something out of date? Report a change.