Is Fenton, MO 63026 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Fenton is a seller’s market. With about 1.3 months of supply and 52% 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.

Competition score93/ 100

More competitive than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #11 of 263 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

Months of supply1.3Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list51.9%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list102.3%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market10Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$189▲ +5.2% vs. last year

The Fenton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 52% of homes in Fenton, MO 63026 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 10 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. That’s based on 131 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (53% then), homes sold more slowly (8 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $369,840. Overall, Fenton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Jefferson County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Fenton ranks #11 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 93 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Festus 63028 (32% sold over asking) or Herculaneum 63048 (33% sold over asking), while Arnold 63010 (54% sold over asking) is even more competitive.

Nearby markets

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Questions about Fenton real estate

Is Fenton a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 1.3 months of supply in Fenton, MO 63026 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 Fenton?

The typical home went under contract in 10 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Fenton sell over asking?

52% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.3% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Fenton?

About 0.80% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson County, or roughly $3,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Fenton?

The median sale price was $369,840 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $189 per square foot.

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