Is Rolla, MO 65401 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rolla is a seller’s market. With about 3.7 months of supply and 18% 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 40% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #181 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 Rolla housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Rolla, MO 65401 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 110 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (17% then), homes sold faster (52 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $254,890. Overall, Rolla is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Rolla ranks #181 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 41 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Edgar Springs 65462 (0% sold over asking) or Newburg 65550 (10% sold over asking), while Saint James 65559 (25% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Edgar Springs 65462Buyer’s market $116 /sq ftJerome 65529 — /sq ftNewburg 65550Balanced $158 /sq ftSaint James 65559Balanced $140 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Rolla nearby
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Questions about Rolla real estate
Is Rolla a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.7 months of supply in Rolla, MO 65401 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 Rolla?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rolla sell over asking?
18% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rolla?
About 0.64% of a home’s value a year in Phelps County, or roughly $2,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rolla?
The median sale price was $254,890 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $138 per square foot.
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