Is Jefferson City, MO 65109 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Jefferson City is a seller’s market. With about 1.6 months of supply and 1% 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 66% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #120 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 Jefferson City housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 1% of homes in Jefferson City, MO 65109 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 152 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (1% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 2% to $289,775. Overall, Jefferson City is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Cole County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Jefferson City ranks #120 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 out of 100).
Nearby, Lohman 65053 (50% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Centertown 65023Seller’s market $193 /sq ftHenley 65040 $190 /sq ftJefferson City 65101Seller’s market $142 /sq ftLohman 65053 $144 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Jefferson City nearby
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Questions about Jefferson City real estate
Is Jefferson City a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.6 months of supply in Jefferson City, MO 65109 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 Jefferson City?
The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Jefferson City sell over asking?
1% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 109.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Jefferson City?
About 0.77% of a home’s value a year in Cole County, or roughly $3,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Jefferson City?
The median sale price was $289,775 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $147 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology