Is Fort Sumner, NM 88119 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Fort Sumner is a balanced market. With about 4.5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
The Fort Sumner housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Fort Sumner, NM 88119 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 4.5 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. 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (74 days then) and the median sale price rose 39% to $124,946. Overall, Fort Sumner is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
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Questions about Fort Sumner real estate
Is Fort Sumner a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.5 months of supply in Fort Sumner, NM 88119 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 Sumner?
The typical home went under contract in 22 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Fort Sumner sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Fort Sumner?
About 0.60% of a home’s value a year in De Baca County, or roughly $2,400 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Fort Sumner?
The median sale price was $124,946 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $67 per square foot.
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