Is Monticello, IN 47960 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Monticello is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 15% 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 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #282 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 Monticello housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Monticello, IN 47960 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 103 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 8%, homes sold faster (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $269,883. Overall, Monticello is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within White County, homes here sell more slowly than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Monticello ranks #282 of 306 IN ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Burnettsville 47926 (0% sold over asking) or Monon 47959 (11% sold over asking), while Wolcott 47995 (50% sold over asking) and Reynolds 47980 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Brookston 47923Seller’s market $177 /sq ftBurnettsville 47926Buyer’s market $139 /sq ftChalmers 47929 — /sq ftIdaville 47950 — /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Monticello nearby
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Questions about Monticello real estate
Is Monticello a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in Monticello, IN 47960 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 Monticello?
The typical home went under contract in 51 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Monticello sell over asking?
15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Monticello?
About 0.54% of a home’s value a year in White County, or roughly $2,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Monticello?
The median sale price was $269,883 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $167 per square foot.
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