Is Independence, MO 64054 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Independence is a seller’s market. With about 1.8 months of supply and 43% 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 81% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #75 of 274 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 July 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Independence housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Independence, MO 64054 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 14 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (41% then), homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $177,948. Overall, Independence is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Jackson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 90%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kansas City 64136 (0% sold over asking) or Kansas City 64105 (0% sold over asking), while Independence 64053 (60% sold over asking) and Kansas City 64113 (59% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Independence real estate
Is Independence a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.8 months of supply in Independence, MO 64054 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 Independence?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Independence sell over asking?
43% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Independence?
About 1.12% of a home’s value a year in Jackson County, or roughly $4,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Independence?
The median sale price was $177,948 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $140 per square foot.
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