Is Amory, MS 38821 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Amory is a balanced market. With about 5.9 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 35% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #26 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 Amory housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Amory, MS 38821 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 26 days and there were 5.9 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 27 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $178,923. Overall, Amory is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Monroe County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Amory ranks #26 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).
Nearby, Hamilton 39746 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Amory real estate
Is Amory a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.9 months of supply in Amory, MS 38821 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 Amory?
The typical home went under contract in 26 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Amory sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Amory?
About 0.70% of a home’s value a year in Monroe County, or roughly $2,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Amory?
The median sale price was $178,923 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $118 per square foot.
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