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Is Prentiss, MS 39474 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Prentiss is a buyer’s market. With about 10 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply10Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list28.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list98%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market129Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$73▲ +62.4% vs. last year

The Prentiss housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Prentiss, MS 39474 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 129 days and there were 10 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (117 days then) and the median sale price rose 16% to $137,940. Overall, Prentiss is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oak Vale 39656 (0% sold over asking) or Newhebron 39140 (0% sold over asking).

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Questions about Prentiss real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 10 months of supply in Prentiss, MS 39474 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 Prentiss?

The typical home went under contract in 129 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Prentiss sell over asking?

29% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Prentiss?

About 0.89% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson Davis County, or roughly $3,560 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Prentiss?

The median sale price was $137,940 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $73 per square foot.

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