Is Salisbury, MO 65281 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Salisbury is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 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 Salisbury housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Salisbury, MO 65281 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 2.1 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (13 days then) and the median sale price fell 70% to $49,978. Overall, Salisbury is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Chariton County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
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Questions about Salisbury real estate
Is Salisbury a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Salisbury, MO 65281 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 Salisbury?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Salisbury sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 83.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Salisbury?
About 0.64% of a home’s value a year in Chariton County, or roughly $2,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Salisbury?
The median sale price was $49,978 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $39 per square foot.
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