Is Gainesville, MO 65655 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Gainesville is a buyer’s market. With about 16 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Gainesville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Gainesville, MO 65655 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 83 days and there were 16 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 5 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (35 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $178,923. Overall, Gainesville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ozark County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Wasola 65773 (0% sold over asking) or Udall 65766 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Gainesville real estate
Is Gainesville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 16 months of supply in Gainesville, MO 65655 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 Gainesville?
The typical home went under contract in 83 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Gainesville sell over asking?
20% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 104.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Gainesville?
About 0.44% of a home’s value a year in Ozark County, or roughly $1,760 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Gainesville?
The median sale price was $178,923 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $145 per square foot.
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