Is Kansas City, MO 64165 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Kansas City is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 33% 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, 33% of homes in Kansas City, MO 64165 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 3 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 3 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 17%, homes sold faster (69 days then) and the median sale price rose 40% to $640,034. Overall, Kansas City is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Clay County, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 60%.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Missouri City 64072 (0% sold over asking) or Holt 64048 (23% sold over asking), while Kansas City 64161 (100% sold over asking) and Kansas City 64118 (44% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Excelsior Springs 64024Seller’s market $177 /sq ftHolt 64048Seller’s market $255 /sq ftKansas City 64116Seller’s market $194 /sq ftKansas City 64117Seller’s market $164 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Kansas City is
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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 64165 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 3 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Kansas City sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.0% 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 $640,034 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $250 per square foot.
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