Ozark had the highest median sale price of the eight cities in this report in October 2026: $349,000, up 5.9% from a year ago, on 45 priced closings. Homes that sold went under contract much faster than last fall, in a median of 16 days against 54.5. But new contracts dropped sharply, to 29 from 50, while 78 new listings came on.
Here is how a fast month for closings and a slow month for contracts happened at the same time.
Absorption rate: 3.20 months. Ozark has 3.20 months of supply at the current sales pace. Under 6 months is generally a seller’s market; 3 to 6 months still favors sellers, but buyers have more room.
Closings were quick; the pipeline thinned
Ozark wrote 29 new contracts in October, down 42.0% from a year ago and the largest drop in contracts in this report. That is down from 54 in September. It works out to 0.64 new contracts for every closing, which points to fewer closings in November. Supply moved the other way: 78 new listings arrived, up 20.0%, and active inventory was 159, essentially unchanged from 158. Absorption was 3.20 months of supply. The homes that did close sold fast, a median of 16 days against 54.5 last October, at 97.9% of final list price and 96.3% of original list.
| Price band | October 2025 sold | October 2026 sold | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50K – $100K | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| $100K – $120K | 1 | 0 | −100% |
| $140K – $160K | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| $160K – $180K | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| $180K – $200K | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| $200K – $250K | 11 | 3 | −73% |
| $250K – $300K | 7 | 7 | 0% |
| $300K – $400K | 13 | 21 | +62% |
| $400K – $500K | 11 | 4 | −64% |
| $500K – $600K | 3 | 1 | −67% |
| $600K – $700K | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| $700K – $800K | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| $1M – $1.5M | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| $1.5M – $2M | 0 | 1 | N/A |
Source: Southern Missouri Regional MLS via Flexmls, October 2026 vs. October 2025, residential closed sales with a reported sale price, Ozark (Christian County), MO.
More sales in the $300Ks pushed the median up
The median was $349,000, up 5.9%, and the average was $396,732, up 8.1%. The biggest change was in the middle of the market: 21 sales closed between $300,000 and $400,000, against 13 a year ago, while sales between $200,000 and $250,000 fell to 3 from 11, and the $400K to $500K range fell to 4 from 11. Only 14 of the 45 sales closed under $300,000. Year to date, Ozark’s median is $345,000, up 2.2%, the highest year-to-date median in this report.
What buyers should know right now
- Ozark had 149 active listings as of November 1, but only 30 were priced under $300,000. If your budget is under $300K, be ready to move quickly when the right home comes up.
- The median active listing was priced at $370,000, above the $349,000 median sale. Much of the inventory sits at the upper end, and that is where you have the most room to negotiate.
- New contracts fell to 29 in October, so there is less competition than a year ago. Homes sold at 97.9% of final list price, lower than most cities in this report.
- Ozark is not a budget alternative to Springfield. Its year-to-date median of $345,000 is the highest in this report, reflecting newer homes, Ozark schools and the Finley River area.
What sellers should know right now
- Homes priced right are selling fast: a median of 16 days to contract in October, against 54.5 a year ago.
- But fewer buyers are writing contracts: 29 in October against 50 a year ago, while 78 new listings came on. Expect more competition from other sellers this winter.
- Your best comparisons are recent Ozark closings, not active listings. The median active list price of $370,000 is above the $349,000 median sale.
- Overall, sellers got 96.3% of their original asking price. Pricing right the first time keeps you close to full price.
Year-to-date trends (Jan–Oct 2026 vs. 2025)
Ozark homes sold in a median of 16 days in October, but buyers are writing fewer contracts. Find out what your home would sell for with a real, agent-reviewed valuation.
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What this means for the rest of 2026
Ozark’s year to date is solid: 495 closings, up 5.1%, at a median of $345,000, up 2.2%, and homes are selling faster than in 2025, 20 days against 32. Year-to-date new contracts are 520 against 517, nearly even. October’s sharp drop in contracts is the number to watch. If it continues into November while new listings keep coming, inventory will build and sellers will need to negotiate more.
The bigger picture
Ozark remains the high-price, fast-moving town on the south side of the metro. Prices are up, homes are selling faster than last year, and inventory is flat. Contracts ran ahead of last year in August (51 against 43) and September (54 against 48), so October is the first month this fall to fall well short. One month does not make a trend, but it is the first sign of buyers pulling back.
Ozark real estate: frequently asked questions
Is now a good time to buy a home in Ozark, MO?
Ozark had 159 active listings in October 2026 with 3.20 months of supply. New contracts fell to 29 from 50 a year ago, so buyers face less competition than last fall. There are far more options above $300,000 than below it: only 30 active listings were under $300,000 as of November 1.
Are home prices going up or down in Ozark, MO?
Ozark’s median sale price was $349,000 in October 2026, up 5.9% from a year ago, and the average was $396,732, up 8.1%. The year-to-date median is $345,000, up 2.2% from 2025.
How fast do homes sell in Ozark, MO?
The median Ozark home that sold in October 2026 went under contract in 16 days of cumulative market time, down from 54.5 a year earlier. Year to date, the median is 20 days, faster than 32 days in 2025.
How much does a home cost in Ozark, MO?
Ozark homes sold at a median of $349,000 in October 2026, the highest median of the eight Springfield-area cities in our report. The year-to-date median is $345,000, also the highest in our report.
Figures reflect residential sales in Ozark (Christian County), MO for October 2026 compared with October 2025, pulled from the Southern Missouri Regional MLS via Flexmls on November 1, 2026. Sold counts, prices and price bands use closed sales with a reported sale price. Days on market is the median CDOM (cumulative days on market). Active inventory, pending sales, new listings, sale-to-list ratios and absorption are the MLS monthly statistics. Year-to-date figures cover January through October. Prior-month figures can shift slightly as late sales are recorded. Market data is provided for general information and is not a guarantee of future results or a substitute for professional or financial advice.