Is Festus, MO 63028 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Festus is a seller’s market. With about 1.9 months of supply and 32% 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 77% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #97 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
The Festus housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Festus, MO 63028 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 1.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 114 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 38%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $294,872. Overall, Festus is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Festus ranks #97 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 73 out of 100).
Nearby, Arnold 63010 (54% sold over asking) and Fenton 63026 (52% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Festus real estate
Is Festus a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.9 months of supply in Festus, MO 63028 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 Festus?
The typical home went under contract in 22 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Festus sell over asking?
32% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Festus?
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 Festus?
The median sale price was $294,872 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $173 per square foot.
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