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Is Bentonia, MS 39040 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Bentonia is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 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 supply1.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list99.4%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market90Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$99▼ −0.5% vs. last year

The Bentonia housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Bentonia, MS 39040 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 90 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 2 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 (133 days then) and the median sale price rose 61% to $301,869. Overall, Bentonia is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, Yazoo City 39194 (8% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Benton 39039Buyer’s market $143 /sq ftVaughan 39179 $66 /sq ftYazoo City 39194Balanced $93 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Bentonia real estate

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

A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Bentonia, MS 39040 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 Bentonia?

The typical home went under contract in 90 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Bentonia sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.4% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Bentonia?

About 0.78% of a home’s value a year in Yazoo County, or roughly $3,120 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Bentonia?

The median sale price was $301,869 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $99 per square foot.

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