Is Kansas City, MO 64151 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Kansas City is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 38% 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.

Competition score79/ 100

More competitive than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #64 of 263 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 August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply2.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list37.5%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list100.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market17Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$166▲ +2.3% vs. last year

The Kansas City housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Kansas City, MO 64151 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 17 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 107 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 42%, homes sold faster (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $384,833. Overall, Kansas City is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Platte County, homes here sell faster than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Kansas City ranks #64 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 79 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Kansas City 64164 (0% sold over asking) or Farley 64028 (0% sold over asking).

Nearby markets

Camden Point 64018Seller’s market $192 /sq ftDearborn 64439Buyer’s market $194 /sq ftEdgerton 64444Seller’s market $236 /sq ftFarley 64028Seller’s market $165 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Kansas City real estate

Is Kansas City a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Kansas City, MO 64151 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 Kansas City?

The typical home went under contract in 17 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Kansas City sell over asking?

38% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Kansas City?

About 1.05% of a home’s value a year in Platte County, or roughly $4,200 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Kansas City?

The median sale price was $384,833 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $166 per square foot.

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