Is Lumberton, MS 39455 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lumberton is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 16% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #54 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 Lumberton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Lumberton, MS 39455 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 9.6 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 15 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (5% then), homes sold faster (37 days then) and the median sale price fell 48% to $280,878. Overall, Lumberton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Lumberton ranks #54 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 22 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sumrall 39482 (0% sold over asking) or Purvis 39475 (0% sold over asking).
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Hattiesburg 39402Seller’s market $153 /sq ftPurvis 39475Seller’s market $155 /sq ftSumrall 39482Seller’s market $176 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Lumberton nearby
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Questions about Lumberton real estate
Is Lumberton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Lumberton, MS 39455 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 Lumberton?
The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lumberton sell over asking?
7% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 89.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lumberton?
About 0.66% of a home’s value a year in Lamar County, or roughly $2,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lumberton?
The median sale price was $280,878 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $168 per square foot.
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