Is Herculaneum, MO 63048 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Herculaneum is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 33% 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 76% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #99 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 Herculaneum housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Herculaneum, MO 63048 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 25 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold more slowly (34 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $300,870. Overall, Herculaneum is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Jefferson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Herculaneum ranks #99 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 72 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 Herculaneum real estate
Is Herculaneum a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Herculaneum, MO 63048 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 Herculaneum?
The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Herculaneum sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Herculaneum?
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 Herculaneum?
The median sale price was $300,870 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $183 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology