Is Fort Scott, KS 66701 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fort Scott is a seller’s market. With about 2 months of supply and 21% 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 60% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #74 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 Fort Scott housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Fort Scott, KS 66701 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 12 days and there were 2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 39 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (21% then), homes sold faster (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 28% to $152,434. Overall, Fort Scott is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
On our competition score, Fort Scott ranks #74 of 122 KS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Uniontown 66779 (0% sold over asking) or Mapleton 66754 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Fort Scott real estate
Is Fort Scott a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2 months of supply in Fort Scott, KS 66701 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 Fort Scott?
The typical home went under contract in 12 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fort Scott sell over asking?
21% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fort Scott?
About 1.57% of a home’s value a year in Bourbon County, or roughly $6,280 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fort Scott?
The median sale price was $152,434 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $101 per square foot.
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