Is De Kalb, MO 64440 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
De Kalb is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The De Kalb housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in De Kalb, MO 64440 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 16 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. With only 2 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price fell 13% to $234,898. Overall, De Kalb is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Buchanan County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Saint Joseph 64504 (36% sold over asking) and Saint Joseph 64503 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about De Kalb real estate
Is De Kalb a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in De Kalb, MO 64440 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 De Kalb?
The typical home went under contract in 16 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in De Kalb sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in De Kalb?
About 0.77% of a home’s value a year in Buchanan County, or roughly $3,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in De Kalb?
The median sale price was $234,898 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $158 per square foot.
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