Is Kansas City, MO 64161 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Kansas City is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 100% 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.
The Kansas City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 100% of homes in Kansas City, MO 64161 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, 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 0%, homes sold more slowly (0 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $229,901. Overall, Kansas City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Clay County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Missouri City 64072 (0% sold over asking) or Holt 64048 (23% sold over asking).
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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 3.2 months of supply in Kansas City, MO 64161 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 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Kansas City sell over asking?
100% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 102.2% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Kansas City?
About 1.07% of a home’s value a year in Clay County, or roughly $4,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Kansas City?
The median sale price was $229,901 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $201 per square foot.
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