Is Gautier, MS 39553 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gautier is a seller’s market. With about 2.7 months of supply and 16% 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.
More competitive than 47% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #7 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 Gautier housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Gautier, MS 39553 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 76 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 14%, homes sold faster (29 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $204,911. Overall, Gautier is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Jackson County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Gautier ranks #7 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pascagoula 39581 (5% sold over asking) or Pascagoula 39567 (8% sold over asking).
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Questions about Gautier real estate
Is Gautier a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.7 months of supply in Gautier, MS 39553 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 Gautier?
The typical home went under contract in 22 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gautier sell over asking?
16% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gautier?
About 0.71% of a home’s value a year in Jackson County, or roughly $2,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Gautier?
The median sale price was $204,911 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $130 per square foot.
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