Is Cairo, MO 65239 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cairo is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 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.
The Cairo housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Cairo, MO 65239 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 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 6 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 (98 days then) and the median sale price rose 35% to $254,890. Overall, Cairo is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Randolph County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Moberly 65270 (17% sold over asking) and Huntsville 65259 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Cairo real estate
Is Cairo a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Cairo, MO 65239 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 Cairo?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cairo sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cairo?
About 0.78% of a home’s value a year in Randolph County, or roughly $3,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cairo?
The median sale price was $254,890 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $148 per square foot.
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