Is California, MO 65018 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
California is a seller’s market. With about 2.5 months of supply and 0% 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.
More competitive than 39% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #184 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
The California housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in California, MO 65018 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 23 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $234,848. Overall, California is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Moniteau County, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, California ranks #184 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 40 out of 100).
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Questions about California real estate
Is California a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.5 months of supply in California, MO 65018 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 California?
The typical home went under contract in 18 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in California sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in California?
About 0.68% of a home’s value a year in Moniteau County, or roughly $2,720 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in California?
The median sale price was $234,848 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $144 per square foot.
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