Is Kiln, MS 39556 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Kiln is a balanced market. With about 5.6 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 7% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #76 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 Kiln housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Kiln, MS 39556 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 80 days and there were 5.6 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 12%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 39% to $325,809. Overall, Kiln is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Hancock County, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Kiln ranks #76 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 14 out of 100).
Nearby, Bay Saint Louis 39520 (10% sold over asking) and Waveland 39576 (7% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Bay Saint Louis 39520Balanced $230 /sq ftDiamondhead 39525Balanced $134 /sq ftPearlington 39572Buyer’s market $129 /sq ftWaveland 39576Balanced $183 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Kiln nearby
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Questions about Kiln real estate
Is Kiln a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5.6 months of supply in Kiln, MS 39556 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 Kiln?
The typical home went under contract in 80 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Kiln sell over asking?
0% 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 Kiln?
About 0.71% of a home’s value a year in Hancock County, or roughly $2,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Kiln?
The median sale price was $325,809 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $188 per square foot.
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