Is Oxford, MS 38655 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Oxford is a seller’s market. With about 3.3 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 15% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #57 of 89 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Oxford housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Oxford, MS 38655 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 346 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 1% to $474,695. Overall, Oxford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
On our competition score, Oxford ranks #57 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 21 out of 100).
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Questions about Oxford real estate
Is Oxford a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.3 months of supply in Oxford, MS 38655 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Oxford?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Oxford sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 92.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Oxford?
About 0.55% of a home’s value a year in Lafayette County, or roughly $2,200 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Oxford?
The median sale price was $474,695 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $261 per square foot.
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