Ozark closed 47 priced home sales in September 2026, up 23.7% from a year ago, at a median of $355,000, the highest median of the eight cities in this report. It was also the only city where new contracts outnumbered closings: 56 homes went under contract against 47 that closed.
Here is what that means for the next few months, and why the average price went the other way.
Absorption rate: 3.09 months. Ozark has 3.09 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.
The strongest pipeline in the report
Ozark wrote 56 new contracts in September, up 16.7% from a year ago, against 47 closings. That is 1.19 contracts for every sale, the highest ratio of any city in this report, and it points to a solid October closing count. Inventory barely moved at 150 active listings, up 0.7%, and absorption was 3.09 months of supply. Homes sold at 98.5% of final list price and 97.0% of original list, tied with Republic for the best original-list result in the report.
| Price band | September 2025 sold | September 2026 sold | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| $140K – $160K | 1 | 0 | −100% |
| $180K – $200K | 1 | 0 | −100% |
| $200K – $250K | 2 | 5 | +150% |
| $250K – $300K | 10 | 10 | 0% |
| $300K – $400K | 8 | 17 | +113% |
| $400K – $500K | 8 | 4 | −50% |
| $500K – $600K | 4 | 7 | +75% |
| $600K – $700K | 2 | 2 | 0% |
| $800K – $900K | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| $900K – $1M | 1 | 0 | −100% |
| $1M – $1.5M | 1 | 1 | 0% |
Source: Southern Missouri Regional MLS via Flexmls, September 2026 vs. September 2025, residential closed sales with a reported sale price, Ozark (Christian County), MO.
Why the median rose and the average fell
The median rose +3.0% to $355,000 while the average slipped −3.0% to $396,036. That is a shift in which homes sold, not falling values. The $300K to $400K band jumped to 17 sales from 8 a year ago, while the $400K to $500K band fell to 4 from 8. The median time to contract was 18 days, up from 11.5 last September, but year to date Ozark homes are selling faster than in 2025: 21 days against 30.
What buyers should know right now
- Ozark had 142 active listings as of October 2, but only 30 priced under $300,000. If your budget is under $300K, expect competition and move quickly.
- The median active listing was priced at $389,450, well above the $355,000 median sale. A lot of the inventory sits at the upper end, and that is where you have the most room to negotiate.
- With 56 new contracts in September, buyers are active. Well-priced homes still went under contract in a median of 18 days.
- Ozark is not a budget alternative to Springfield. Its year-to-date median of $344,950 is the highest in this report. You are paying for newer homes, Ozark schools and the Finley River area.
What sellers should know right now
- Demand is strong. Ozark had more new contracts than closings in September, the only city in this report where that was true.
- Your best comparisons are recent Ozark closings, not active listings. The median active list price of $389,450 is well above the $355,000 median sale.
- Homes sold at 97.0% of original list price on average. Pricing right the first time keeps you close to full price.
- Under $300,000 is the tightest part of the Ozark market. If your home is in that range, expect strong early interest.
Year-to-date trends (Jan–Sep 2026 vs. 2025)
Ozark had more buyers going under contract than homes closing in September. Find out what that demand means for your home with a real, agent-reviewed valuation.
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What this means for the rest of 2026
Ozark’s year to date is steady: 448 closings, up 6.9%, and a median of $344,950, up 2.2%. New contracts year to date are 494 against 467 in 2025. With the strongest pipeline in the report heading into October, Ozark should hold up better than most cities this fall, though higher rates will test the upper price ranges.
The bigger picture
Ozark is the high-price, high-demand town on the south side of the metro. The numbers do not show a market cooling: sales are up year over year, contracts are up, and inventory is flat. The one thing to watch is time on market, which ran longer in September than a year ago. One month does not make a trend, and Ozark’s year-to-date pace is still faster than 2025.
Ozark real estate: frequently asked questions
Is now a good time to buy a home in Ozark, MO?
Ozark had 150 active listings in September 2026 with 3.09 months of supply. New contracts (56) outnumbered closings (47), so buyers are active. There are more options above $350,000 than below $300,000, so lower-priced buyers should be ready to act quickly.
Are home prices going up or down in Ozark, MO?
Ozark’s median sale price was $355,000 in September 2026, up 3.0% from a year ago, while the average was $396,036, down 3.0%, because fewer homes sold in the $400K to $500K range. The year-to-date median is $344,950, up 2.2% from 2025.
How fast do homes sell in Ozark, MO?
The median Ozark home that sold in September 2026 went under contract in 18 days of cumulative market time, up from 11.5 a year earlier. Year to date, the median is 21 days, faster than 30 days in 2025.
How much does a home cost in Ozark, MO?
Ozark homes sold at a median of $355,000 in September 2026, the highest median of the eight Springfield-area cities in our report. The year-to-date median is $344,950.
Figures reflect residential sales in Ozark (Christian County), MO for September 2026 compared with September 2025, pulled from the Southern Missouri Regional MLS via Flexmls on October 2, 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 September. 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.