Is Benton, MO 63736 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Benton is a seller’s market. With about 2.9 months of supply and 10% 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 Benton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Benton, MO 63736 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 10 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (47 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $248,767. Overall, Benton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Scott County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oran 63771 (0% sold over asking), while Scott City 63780 (25% sold over asking) and Sikeston 63801 (16% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Chaffee 63740Seller’s market $100 /sq ftOran 63771Seller’s market $117 /sq ftScott City 63780Seller’s market $102 /sq ftSikeston 63801Seller’s market $121 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Benton nearby
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Questions about Benton real estate
Is Benton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.9 months of supply in Benton, MO 63736 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 Benton?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Benton sell over asking?
10% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Benton?
About 0.62% of a home’s value a year in Scott County, or roughly $2,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Benton?
The median sale price was $248,767 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $154 per square foot.
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