Is Bates City, MO 64011 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bates City is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 27% 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 Bates City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Bates City, MO 64011 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 11 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold more slowly (16 days then) and the median sale price fell 10% to $434,812. Overall, Bates City is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Lafayette County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 80%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Waverly 64096 (0% sold over asking) or Napoleon 64074 (0% sold over asking), while Wellington 64097 (50% sold over asking) and Higginsville 64037 (37% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Bates City real estate
Is Bates City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Bates City, MO 64011 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 Bates City?
The typical home went under contract in 37 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bates City sell over asking?
27% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bates City?
About 0.73% of a home’s value a year in Lafayette County, or roughly $2,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bates City?
The median sale price was $434,812 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $200 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