St Louis County Home Prices Up 6.78 Percent Year Over Year as Median Hits $315,000 in October 2026 Market Update

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St Louis County home sellers saw a median sale price of $315,000 in September 2026, up 6.78 percent from $295,000 in September 2025, according to the latest data. While this year-over-year growth is significant, the median price also reflects a 3.08 percent drop from August 2026, when the median reached $325,000. The chart below, available exclusively from MORE, REALTORS®, provides a visual breakdown of these changes and more.

What the Numbers Mean for Buyers and Sellers

For sellers, the 6.78 percent annual gain in median sale price is a clear sign that St Louis County continues to deliver strong Continue Reading →

St. Louis Homes Sell in 21 Days Median, but Time on Market Swings Sharply by Price

The median time a home spent on the market in the St. Louis area was just 21 days, according to data from MORE, REALTORS® covering October 2025 through September 2026. For anyone buying or selling a home, that number is the real benchmark of what to expect. It means that half of all homes sold in three weeks or less.

For sellers, this number is a clear signal: if your home is priced right and marketed well, you should expect to see serious offers within a few weeks. For buyers, it means that homes move quickly, especially in the Continue Reading →

St. Louis Metro Home Sales Up 3.66 Percent Year-to-Date: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers

Through the end of September 2026, the St. Louis metro area has seen 26,661 homes sold, reflecting a 3.66 percent increase compared to the 25,720 homes sold over the same period last year. This uptick in transaction volume is a key signal for both buyers and sellers, indicating a subtle but meaningful shift in the local real estate landscape. For those actively navigating the market, understanding how these changes in sales activity affect inventory, competition, and opportunity is essential.

How This Year Compares to Recent Years

One of the most common questions from both consumers and agents is whether Continue Reading →

Jefferson County Home Prices Rise 3.97 Percent to $301,500, Inventory Up in October 2026 Market Update

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Jefferson County homes sold for a median price of $301,500 in September 2026, up 3.97 percent from $290,000 in September 2025, according to the chart below, available exclusively from MORE, REALTORS®. This steady year-over-year price growth shows market resilience even as monthly figures show a decrease from August 2026, when the median was $315,000. For buyers and sellers alike, these numbers underscore the importance of understanding current market dynamics before making a move.

Supply and Demand: A Seller’s Market, But with a Shift

With 841 homes currently on the market and 2,991 homes sold over the past twelve months, Continue Reading →

37.2% of St. Louis Homes Sold Over Asking: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers

In the past year, 37.2% of homes sold in the St. Louis metropolitan area closed for more than their asking price, according to data from MORE, REALTORS®. With over one in three sales topping the list price, both buyers and sellers face a market that still rewards strong pricing strategies and competitive offers, even as the frenzy of recent years has cooled.

What Selling Over Asking Means for Buyers

For buyers, the fact that more than a third of homes are selling above asking means competition is still real, even if it is not as intense as it was Continue Reading →

St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Sees Surge in New Additions and Views

The St. Louis home tour video map now features a remarkable 8,984 video tours across 313 markets, offering potential buyers and curious viewers an extensive look into the region’s real estate. With 201 new tours added in the last 30 days, including 56 in the past week alone, the map continues to expand its reach and utility.

Video walkthroughs have become an invaluable tool for homebuyers. Unlike traditional photographs, these videos provide a comprehensive view of a property. They allow viewers to understand how rooms connect, assess the steepness of stairs, and gauge the true size of spaces. This visual Continue Reading →

Nearly Half of St. Louis Sellers Cut Asking Prices, with Average Reductions Over $24,000

Nearly half of all homes listed for sale in the St. Louis metropolitan area have had to cut their asking price at least once, according to a snapshot of current listings provided by MORE, REALTORS®. Out of 7,684 active listings, 3,290, or 42.8%, have seen a price reduction. The average cut is $24,842, which is 8.1% off the original asking price.

What Price Cuts Mean for Buyers and Sellers

For buyers, these numbers signal a market where negotiation is alive and well. With 42.8% of sellers lowering their expectations, buyers may find opportunities to purchase homes below the initial Continue Reading →

O’Fallon Home Prices Hold at $380,000 Median as Sales Volume Rises: Market Update September 2026

The O’Fallon housing market continues to show stability, with the median sold price over the past twelve months holding at $380,000. This figure reflects a total of 1,409 home sales in O’Fallon, an increase of 7.8 percent compared to the 1,307 sales recorded in the previous twelve-month period. For buyers and sellers in O’Fallon, these numbers provide a solid foundation for understanding current market dynamics, especially when compared to the wider St. Louis metropolitan area.

O’Fallon in Context: How the Local Market Compares

O’Fallon’s median sold price of $380,000 stands 21.3 percent above the St. Louis metro area’s median Continue Reading →

Metro East Home Prices Jump 6.98 Percent to $230,000, Inventory Remains Tight in October 2026

The median sale price for homes in the Metro East area reached $230,000 during September 2026, according to the chart below, available exclusively from MORE, REALTORS®. This marks a significant 6.98 percent increase from September 2025, when the median was $215,000. Even compared to just last month, prices are up 6.73 percent from the August 2026 median of $215,500. For buyers and sellers alike, these numbers signal a market that continues to move upward, despite some shifts in activity.

Inventory and Market Balance: Still a Seller’s Market

For those considering entering the market, whether to buy or to sell, Continue Reading →

St Charles County Median Home Price Hits $370,000, Up 4.23 Percent Year Over Year, October 2026 Market Update

St Charles County homes sold for a median price of $370,000 in September 2026, marking a 4.23 percent increase from $355,000 in September 2025. This median price also matches August 2026, indicating a steady plateau in home values as we move into fall. The chart below, available exclusively from MORE, REALTORS®, provides a detailed visual breakdown of these trends.

Sales Activity and Inventory: A Market in Motion

September 2026 saw 501 homes sold in St Charles County, a significant rise of 9.15 percent from the 459 homes sold in September 2025. This uptick in closed sales suggests robust demand Continue Reading →

St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Sees Surge in New Additions

The most watched home tour video in the St. Louis metro area, with an impressive 187,422 views, is located at 1410 Fournier Dr in Crestwood, MO. This data point highlights the growing interest in video walkthroughs among prospective homebuyers and real estate enthusiasts. As of October 7, 2026, the St. Louis metro catalogue features a total of 8,912 video tours across 311 markets.

Video walkthroughs offer a distinct advantage for buyers. Unlike static photographs, these tours provide a comprehensive view of a property’s layout, including how rooms connect, the steepness of stairs, and the true scale of spaces. This detailed Continue Reading →

October 2026 St. Louis MSA Real Estate Market Update: Steady Growth in Home Prices

The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market continues to show resilience, with homes selling for a median price of $305,000 in September 2026. This marks a 6.71% increase compared to the same period last year, when the median sold price was $285,825. Notably, the median sold price remained stable from August 2026, holding steady at $305,000.

The median list price in September 2026 was $299,900, reflecting a 3.06% rise from $291,000 in September 2025. Despite the increase in median prices, the number of home sales slightly decreased by 0.97%, with 2,973 homes sold compared to 3,002 in Continue Reading →

St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Sees Thousands of Views and New Additions

With 187,422 views, the video tour of 1410 Fournier Dr in Crestwood, MO, stands as the most watched home tour in the St. Louis metro area. This highlights the growing interest in video walkthroughs, a tool that offers potential homebuyers a comprehensive view of properties beyond what static photographs can provide. Video tours allow viewers to understand the flow of a home, assess the gradient of staircases, and appreciate the true dimensions of spaces, all of which are crucial for making informed decisions.

As of September 30, 2026, the St. Louis metro home tour video catalogue boasts a total of Continue Reading →

St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Sees Over 8,600 Tours Catalogued

The St. Louis metro home tour video map now boasts an impressive 8,643 video tours, covering 311 distinct markets. This extensive catalogue provides home buyers with a unique perspective on properties, offering insights that photographs alone cannot. Video walkthroughs allow potential buyers to see the flow of rooms, assess the steepness of staircases, and gauge the actual size of spaces, which are crucial elements in making informed decisions.

In the past month, 217 new tours have been added to the map, with 28 of those added in just the last week. Notably, St. Louis, MO, leads the way with 67 Continue Reading →

September 2026 Franklin County Real Estate Market Update: Trends and Insights

The Franklin County real estate market experienced notable shifts in August 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $272,500, marking a 7.00% decrease from the previous year’s median of $293,000 in August 2025. This figure also represents a 1.45% decline from July 2026, where the median sold price was $276,500. Despite the decrease in sold prices, the median list price in August 2026 rose to $317,400, a significant 17.12% increase from $271,000 in August 2025.

In terms of sales volume, there were 110 home sales in August 2026, reflecting an 11.29% drop compared to 124 sales in August Continue Reading →

September 2026 St Louis County Real Estate Market Update: Rising Home Prices Amid Fewer Sales

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The St Louis County real estate market saw notable shifts in August 2026, with homes selling for a median price of $325,000. This represents a significant increase of 12.11% from the median sold price of $289,900 in August 2025. Additionally, the median sold price in August 2026 rose by 1.56% from July 2026, where it stood at $320,000.

Interestingly, while the selling prices have risen, the median list price for homes in August 2026 was $240,000, marking a 17.24% decrease from the $290,000 median list price recorded in August 2025. This divergence between sold and list prices highlights a Continue Reading →

St. Louis Metro Home Sales Surge in 2026: A Promising Market for Buyers and Sellers

The St. Louis metropolitan area is experiencing a notable increase in home sales, marking a positive trend for the real estate market this year. As of the end of August 2026, a total of 23,643 homes have been sold, reflecting a 4.07% rise compared to the 22,718 homes sold during the same period in 2025. This growth indicates a stable and robust market, providing opportunities for both buyers and sellers to engage confidently in real estate transactions. The increase in sales is a promising sign for families and individuals looking to invest in the St. Louis metro area, which spans Continue Reading →

St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Sees Surge in New Additions

The St. Louis metro area now boasts an impressive 8,643 home tour videos in its catalogue. This figure underscores the growing reliance on video walkthroughs in real estate, offering potential buyers a comprehensive view of properties that traditional photographs simply cannot provide. Video tours allow viewers to understand the flow between rooms, assess the steepness of stairs, and gauge the true scale of spaces, enhancing the home-buying process significantly.

In the past 30 days alone, 211 new video tours have been added to the St. Louis metro catalogue, with 49 of these additions occurring in just the last week. Leading Continue Reading →

What Inflation Does to 50 Years of St. Louis Home Appreciation

When we talk about how much a house has appreciated, the math seems pretty straightforward. What did you pay for it, and what is it worth today?

I started thinking differently about that after reading an analysis by my broker, Dennis Norman of MORE, REALTORS®, who has been tracking and analyzing St. Louis real estate data for decades.. Dennis compared St. Louis home prices in 1975 and today, first in dollars and then in gold. His numbers produced a striking result. The home price in his analysis increased from $39,550 to $339,736, while the amount of gold required to Continue Reading →

Jefferson County Real Estate Market Update: September 2026

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The Jefferson County real estate market continues to show strong growth, with key metrics indicating a robust performance in August 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $315,000, marking a 5.00% increase from $300,000 in August 2025. This upward trend is also reflected in the month-over-month comparison, as the median sold price rose by 0.88% from July 2026’s $312,250.

The median list price in Jefferson County reached $324,900, a significant 10.14% increase from $295,000 in August 2025, suggesting strong demand and competitive market conditions. Additionally, home sales saw a notable rise, with 297 transactions occurring in August 2026, up Continue Reading →

What Makes an Old Kirkwood House Worth Saving?

Walk around Kirkwood long enough and you will see the yard signs: “Protect Historic Kirkwood.”

I understand the sentiment. Part of what makes Kirkwood look and feel like Kirkwood is its collection of older homes. But preserving those homes gets more complicated when the way people live changes, the cost of renovation climbs, and the land underneath a smaller older house becomes increasingly valuable.

Earlier this year, that tension played out very publicly over the 1858 house on N. Taylor Avenue. After a legal fight over its demolition, the house came down in May. City records show a Continue Reading →

St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Surpasses 8,600 Listings, Offering In-Depth Views of Local Properties

The St. Louis metro area’s home tour video catalogue has reached an impressive 8,643 tours as of September 9, 2026, providing potential homebuyers with a comprehensive look at properties across 311 markets. Video walkthroughs have become an invaluable tool for buyers, offering a more detailed perspective than traditional photographs. They allow viewers to see how rooms connect, assess the steepness of stairs, and gauge the true size of spaces, all of which are crucial elements when considering a home purchase.

In the past 30 days alone, 198 new tours have been added to the map, with 46 of those being Continue Reading →

September 2026 Metro East Real Estate Market Update: Rising Trends and Key Insights

The Metro East real estate market continues to show dynamic changes as of September 2026. In August, homes sold for a median price of $216,000, marking a 5.37% increase from the previous year when the median was $205,000. However, this also represents an 8.09% decrease from July 2026’s median sold price of $235,000. The median list price in August 2026 was $230,000, up 6.98% from $215,000 in August 2025, indicating a robust demand in the market.

The number of home sales also saw a slight increase, with 699 homes sold in August 2026, a 2.04% rise from the 685 Continue Reading →

September 2026 St. Charles County Real Estate Market Update: Prices and Sales on the Rise

The St. Charles County real estate market experienced notable changes in August 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $370,000, marking a 2.78% increase from the same period last year when the median price was $360,000. However, this figure represents a 4.78% decrease from July 2026’s median sold price of $388,560. Meanwhile, the median list price in August 2026 was $409,900, reflecting a significant 10.26% rise from $371,750 in August 2025.

The market also saw an uptick in activity, with 526 homes sold in August 2026, a 7.57% increase compared to the 489 homes sold in August 2025. For Continue Reading →

September 2026 St. Louis MSA Real Estate Market Update: Prices Rise, Sales Decline

The St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) real estate market showed notable trends in August 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $305,000, marking an increase of 6.09% from August 2025 when the median price was $287,500. However, this figure represents a slight decrease of 1.61% compared to July 2026, where the median sold price was $310,000. The median list price in August 2026 was $299,900, reflecting a 3.41% rise from $290,000 in August 2025.

In terms of sales volume, there were 3,204 home sales in the St. Louis MSA in August 2026, a decrease of 2.79% from the Continue Reading →

St. Louis Home Tour Video Map Sees Surge in New Additions

The most watched home tour video in the St. Louis metro area is of 1410 Fournier Dr in Crestwood, MO, with an impressive 187,422 views. This highlights the growing interest in video walkthroughs as a tool for both buyers and curious observers alike. Video tours offer a unique advantage over traditional photographs by providing a more comprehensive view of a property. They allow potential buyers to see how rooms connect, assess the steepness of staircases, and get a true sense of the space’s size. This can be particularly beneficial in understanding the layout and flow of a home, aspects that Continue Reading →

August 2026 St. Louis City Real Estate Market Update: Trends and Insights

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The St. Louis City real estate market experienced notable shifts in July 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $235,000, marking a 5.51% decrease from July 2025’s median of $248,700. This also represents a 9.62% drop from June 2026, when the median sold price was $260,000. Concurrently, the median list price in July 2026 was $215,000, down 9.66% from $238,000 in July 2025.

Despite the decrease in prices, the market saw an uptick in activity, with 306 home sales in July 2026, a 16.79% increase from the 262 sales recorded in July 2025. These figures indicate a dynamic market Continue Reading →

August 2026 Franklin County Real Estate Market Update: Rising Prices and Steady Sales

The Franklin County real estate market continues to show signs of growth as of August 2026. Homes sold for a median price of $276,500 in July 2026, marking a 5.33% increase from the median price of $262,500 in July 2025. However, this represents a slight decrease of 2.98% compared to June 2026, when the median sold price was $285,000. The median list price saw a significant rise to $317,650, up 15.51% from $275,000 in July 2025, indicating strong seller confidence in the market.

Additionally, home sales in Franklin County remained steady, with 121 transactions in July 2026, a modest increase Continue Reading →

August 2026 St. Louis County Real Estate Market Update: Home Prices and Sales Trends

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The St. Louis County real estate market continues to show dynamic changes as of August 2026. In July 2026, homes sold for a median price of $320,000, marking a significant increase of 8.47% from the median sold price of $295,000 in July 2025. However, this figure also represents a slight decrease of 1.54% compared to June 2026, when the median sold price was $325,000.

Interestingly, the median list price for homes in July 2026 was $250,000, reflecting a decrease of 13.76% from $289,900 in July 2025. This shift in listing prices may indicate changing seller strategies or market conditions. Continue Reading →

St. Louis Metro Home Sales Surge in 2026: A Positive Trend for Buyers and Sellers

The St. Louis metropolitan area is experiencing a notable uptick in home sales this year. As of July 31st, 2026, a total of 20,366 homes have been sold across the metro area, marking a 4.86% increase compared to the 19,422 homes sold during the same period in 2025. This growth indicates a robust housing market, offering opportunities for both buyers looking to settle in the region and sellers aiming to capitalize on the rising demand. The increase in sales underscores the region’s appeal, with its diverse neighborhoods and vibrant communities attracting families and individuals alike.

For those interested in the Continue Reading →

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