Is Kansas City, MO 64106 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kansas City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Kansas City, MO 64106 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 15.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 11 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold faster (120 days then) and the median sale price fell 29% to $169,427. Overall, Kansas City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jackson County, homes here sell more slowly than in 96% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 92%.

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.