Is West Plains, MO 65775 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
West Plains is a seller’s market. With about 3.9 months of supply and 1% 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 11% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #246 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 West Plains housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 1% of homes in West Plains, MO 65775 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 98 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (1% then), homes sold more slowly (38 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $219,805. Overall, West Plains is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Howell County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, West Plains ranks #246 of 263 MO ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).
Nearby, Willow Springs 65793 (6% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about West Plains real estate
Is West Plains a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.9 months of supply in West Plains, MO 65775 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 West Plains?
The typical home went under contract in 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in West Plains sell over asking?
1% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 90.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in West Plains?
About 0.50% of a home’s value a year in Howell County, or roughly $2,000 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in West Plains?
The median sale price was $219,805 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $136 per square foot.
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