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Kansas City, MO 64124 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 64124
Report Date: April 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only


Executive Overview

The Kansas City housing market in April 2026 is characterized by a median sold price of $153,000, reflecting a stable environment with a slight appreciation trend. This price point indicates a healthy demand relative to the available inventory, as evidenced by the year-over-year price trend being reported as up. The market appears to be maintaining a balanced state, with a slight inclination towards sellers due to lean inventory levels, which may suggest a competitive landscape for buyers.

Transaction velocity is currently moderate, with median days on market at 577, indicating slower sales activity. This extended timeframe could reflect a combination of elevated inventory levels and buyer caution amidst moderate interest rate pressure, which is currently averaging 6.81% for 30-year fixed mortgages. Overall, the market conditions suggest a stable environment, but with some caution warranted due to the slower pace of transactions and the potential impact of interest rates on buyer affordability.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
36
Active Listings
16
Sold Properties
20

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$175,000
Median Sold Price
$153,000
Median Price per Sqft
$115/sqft

Note: The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,530
Rent Range
$1,002 - $1,777

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.11%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
577
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Kansas City are averaging 6.81% compared to the early 2026 average of 6.10%.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The median sold price of $153,000 indicates a stable market with slight appreciation.

  2. Transaction velocity is slower, with median days on market at 577, suggesting moderate sales activity.

  3. The median listing price stands at $175,000, creating a notable gap that may indicate pricing friction</Highlight.

  4. Rental demand remains strong, with a median market rent of $1,530, reflecting a growing rental market.

  5. Interest rate pressure is moderate, with current mortgage rates at 6.81%, which may affect buyer affordability and market dynamics.


Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

500 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

6 beds
3 baths
2,400 sqft
$320,000
Mar 1, 2026
$133/sqft/sqft
2307 days on market
306 Jackson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
Premium

Sold above market average

6 beds
2 baths
1,938 sqft
$246,000
Feb 1, 2026
$127/sqft/sqft
2121 Elma St, Kansas City, MO 64124
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds
1 baths
1,431 sqft
$220,000
Jan 1, 2026
$154/sqft/sqft
103 days on market
316 Kensington Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
1 baths
1,516 sqft
$136,000
Jan 1, 2026
$90/sqft/sqft
803 Indiana Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

4 beds
1 baths
1,650 sqft
$133,000
Feb 1, 2026
$81/sqft/sqft
405 Norton Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
Premium

Sold above market average

3 beds
1 baths
923 sqft
$130,000
Feb 1, 2026
$141/sqft/sqft
605 Cleveland Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
784 sqft
$78,000
Feb 1, 2026
$99/sqft/sqft
328 Norton Ave, Kansas City, MO 64124
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

2 beds
1 baths
897 sqft
$70,000
Mar 1, 2026
$78/sqft/sqft
1938 days on market

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 4/1/2026

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