Is Russiaville, IN 46979 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Russiaville is a seller’s market. With about 1.2 months of supply and 37% 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 71% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #53 of 306 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 Russiaville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 37% of homes in Russiaville, IN 46979 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 20 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price fell 19% to $224,903. Overall, Russiaville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Howard County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Russiaville ranks #53 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 67 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Hemlock 46937 (0% sold over asking) or Kokomo 46901 (10% sold over asking).
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Greentown 46936Seller’s market $152 /sq ftHemlock 46937 $109 /sq ftKokomo 46901Seller’s market $123 /sq ftKokomo 46902Seller’s market $134 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Russiaville nearby
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Questions about Russiaville real estate
Is Russiaville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.2 months of supply in Russiaville, IN 46979 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 Russiaville?
The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Russiaville sell over asking?
37% 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 Russiaville?
About 0.72% of a home’s value a year in Howard County, or roughly $2,880 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Russiaville?
The median sale price was $224,903 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $153 per square foot.
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