Is Paola, KS 66071 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Paola is a seller’s market. With about 1.7 months of supply and 15% 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 57% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #78 of 122 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 Paola housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Paola, KS 66071 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 54 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold faster (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $356,796. Overall, Paola is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Miami County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Paola ranks #78 of 122 KS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 56 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Osawatomie 66064 (0% sold over asking), while Louisburg 66053 (45% sold over asking) and Bucyrus 66013 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Paola real estate
Is Paola a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.7 months of supply in Paola, KS 66071 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 Paola?
The typical home went under contract in 35 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Paola sell over asking?
15% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Paola?
About 1.27% of a home’s value a year in Miami County, or roughly $5,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Paola?
The median sale price was $356,796 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $172 per square foot.
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