Is Scott City, MO 63780 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Scott City is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 25% 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 Scott City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Scott City, MO 63780 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold more slowly (56 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $159,931. Overall, Scott City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Scott County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Oran 63771 (0% sold over asking) or Benton 63736 (10% sold over asking).
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Questions about Scott City real estate
Is Scott City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Scott City, MO 63780 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 Scott City?
The typical home went under contract in 63 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Scott City sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Scott City?
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 Scott City?
The median sale price was $159,931 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $102 per square foot.
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