Is Kansas City, MO 64139 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Kansas City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Kansas City, MO 64139 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 1.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 7 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 20%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 8% to $569,254. Overall, Kansas City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Jackson County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%.

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.