Is Odessa, MO 64076 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Odessa housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Odessa, MO 64076 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 35 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 24%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $333,356. Overall, Odessa is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lafayette County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Odessa ranks #187 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).

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.