Is Saint James, MO 65559 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Saint James is a balanced market. With about 4.4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 48% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #165 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 Saint James housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Saint James, MO 65559 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 4.4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 25 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 22%, homes sold faster (46 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $248,642. Overall, Saint James is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Saint James ranks #165 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 47 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).
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Edgar Springs 65462Buyer’s market $116 /sq ftJerome 65529 — /sq ftNewburg 65550Balanced $158 /sq ftRolla 65401Seller’s market $138 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Saint James nearby
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Questions about Saint James real estate
Is Saint James a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.4 months of supply in Saint James, MO 65559 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 Saint James?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Saint James sell over asking?
25% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Saint James?
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 Saint James?
The median sale price was $248,642 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $140 per square foot.
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