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Is Golden, MS 38847 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Golden is a seller’s market. With about 0.6 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.

Months of supply0.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market32Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$119▼ −12.5% vs. last year

The Golden housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Golden, MS 38847 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 0.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (587 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $174,924. Overall, Golden is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Itawamba County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.

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Questions about Golden real estate

Is Golden a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 0.6 months of supply in Golden, MS 38847 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 Golden?

The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Golden sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price.

What are property taxes in Golden?

About 0.59% of a home’s value a year in Itawamba County, or roughly $2,360 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Golden?

The median sale price was $174,924 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $119 per square foot.

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