Independence, MO Real Estate Market Report
Market summary
Buyers in Independence, MO should note a subtle but meaningful shift in pace: homes that accepted offers this week took a median of 25 days to go under contract, up from 17 days the prior week, suggesting the market is giving shoppers a bit more breathing room. Even so, demand remains firmly in sellers' territory — 94 homes sold over the last 30 days at a median sale price of $234,500, with a sell-to-list ratio of 103% and a median of just 16 days on market. The year-to-date median sale price of $220,000 across 768 closed sales confirms that values have been climbing steadily through 2024. With 42 new listings hitting the market this week against only 12 going under contract, inventory is building incrementally. HouseLoop's proprietary AI search and photo detection shows that Independence buyers are prioritizing flat lots, mature trees, and concrete driveways when narrowing their searches.
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This week in Independence, MO
School districts served
Top features buyers pursued (HouseLoop AI photo + search data)
New listings this week (42)
View all new listings →Went under contract this week (12)
View all under-contract homes →Homes sold this week (3)
Frequently asked questions about Independence, MO
What is the median home sale price in Independence, MO?
The median sale price in Independence, MO is $234,500, based on 94 homes sold in the last 30 days.
How fast are homes selling in Independence, MO?
Homes in Independence, MO are selling in a median of 16 days on market over the last 30 days.
How quickly do homes go under contract in Independence, MO?
Homes that went under contract this week in Independence, MO did so in a median of 25 days after listing — 8 days slower than last week.
Are home prices rising in Independence, MO?
Year-to-date, the median sale price in Independence, MO is $220,000 across 768 closed sales.
How competitive is the Independence, MO market?
Homes in Independence, MO are selling at a median of 103% of list price over the last 30 days.
What happened in the Independence, MO housing market this week?
This week in Independence, MO: 42 new listings and 12 homes went under contract.