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Saint Louis, MO 63139 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 63139
Report Date: March 2026
Market Temperature: NEUTRAL
Scope: Single-Family Residential (SFR) listings and comps only


Executive Overview

As of March 2026, the real estate market in Saint Louis, MO (ZIP: 63139) reflects a median sold price of $239,900, indicating a robust market with solid home price appreciation. The neighborhood has increased 15% since 2023, showcasing a significant upward trend in property values. This positive trajectory is supported by favorable economic fundamentals, particularly in the healthcare and tech sectors, which continue to drive demand despite the presence of elevated interest rate pressure.

Market activity shows signs of stability, with 182 median days on market, suggesting a slower sales velocity. While there is elevated inventory relative to sales activity, the median listing price stands at $232,450, indicating that seller expectations remain aligned with market realities. Overall, the market temperature is neutral, suggesting a balanced environment where buyers and sellers can engage without significant pressure from either side.


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
Last 90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
114
Active Listings
40
Sold Properties
74

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$232,450
Median Sold Price
$239,900
Median Price per Sqft
$231/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
$1,390
Rent Range
$850 - $1,620

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
0.79%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
182
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

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 the Saint Louis MO 63139 area at approximately 5.875% are slightly lower than the recent 2026 market average of 6.025%, presenting a minor cost advantage for new financing.

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 $239,900 reflects a strong appreciation trend, having increased 15% since 2023.

  2. With 182 median days on market, the market is experiencing a slower sales velocity, indicating potential pricing friction.

  3. The median listing price of $232,450 suggests that seller expectations are consistent with current market conditions.

  4. Elevated inventory levels may indicate excess supply relative to sales activity, which could lead to pricing adjustments in the future.

  5. The median market rent of $1,390 shows a year-over-year increase, suggesting a growing rental demand in the area.


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

Last 90 Days
1617 Forest Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Top Sale

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

3 beds
1 baths
1,664 sqft
$399,900
Dec 1, 2025
$240/sqft/sqft
154 days on market
6953 Arthur Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

3 beds
1 baths
1,922 sqft
$391,500
Jan 1, 2026
$204/sqft/sqft
170 days on market
2128 Forest Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Premium

Sold above market average

- beds
1 baths
1,308 sqft
$366,000
Dec 1, 2025
$280/sqft/sqft
5531 Arthur Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Market Benchmark

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

4 beds
1 baths
768 sqft
$239,900
Jan 1, 2026
$312/sqft/sqft
134 days on market
6024 Odell St, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Market Benchmark

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

2 beds
1 baths
912 sqft
$239,900
Dec 1, 2025
$263/sqft/sqft
114 days on market
5332 Reber Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Market Benchmark

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

- beds
1 baths
936 sqft
$239,000
Dec 1, 2025
$255/sqft/sqft
1328 Louisville Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

- beds
- baths
1,000 sqft
$28,000
Dec 1, 2025
$28/sqft/sqft
6639 Villa Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
Quick Flip

Sold below market average

4 beds
1 baths
2,274 sqft
$3,995
Dec 1, 2025
$2/sqft/sqft
163 days on market

Data Sources

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

Report generated: 3/4/2026

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