Is Montezuma, IN 47862 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Montezuma is a seller’s market. With about 1.3 months of supply and 40% 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.
The Montezuma housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 40% of homes in Montezuma, IN 47862 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 100%, homes sold faster (79 days then) and the median sale price fell 57% to $141,939. Overall, Montezuma is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Parke County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rosedale 47874 (0% sold over asking) or Marshall 47859 (0% sold over asking), while Bloomingdale 47832 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Montezuma real estate
Is Montezuma a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.3 months of supply in Montezuma, IN 47862 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 Montezuma?
The typical home went under contract in 27 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Montezuma sell over asking?
40% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Montezuma?
About 0.49% of a home’s value a year in Parke County, or roughly $1,960 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Montezuma?
The median sale price was $141,939 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $86 per square foot.
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