--- title: "Willard MO Real Estate Market Report: July 2026" date: 2026-08-04 author: "Zac Albers" featured_image: "https://springfieldmohomesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/willard-mo-market-report-july-2026.png" categories: - name: "Market Reports" url: "/category/market-reports.md" --- # Willard MO Real Estate Market Report: July 2026 **Willard closed 19 homes in July 2026, up 6% from last July, with pending sales jumping 33%. The median sale price rose 3.5% to $286,000. But the number that stands out: Willard homes sold at 101% of list price and 100.8% of original list — the only city in this report where the average sale exceeded the average ask.** Here is what that means and where the demand is concentrated. +5.6% Homes sold vs. July 2025 19 sold (vs. 18) +5.6% Active inventory 38 active (vs. 36) +33.3% Pending sales 16 pending (vs. 12) 16 Median days on market (CDOM) vs. 13 in July 2025 $302K Average sale price −0.9% year-over-year $286K Median sale price +3.5% year-over-year **Absorption rate: 2.85 months.** *Willard is at 2.85 months of supply — strong seller territory. Homes went under contract in a 16-day median. Selling above asking is not a statistical accident; it means multiple buyers were competing for the same homes.* ## Homes sold for more than asking — the only city here that did A sale-to-list ratio above 100% is rare in Southwest Missouri, and it is worth being clear about what it does and does not mean. It does not mean every Willard home drew a bidding war. With 19 sales in the month, a handful of homes selling over asking pulls the citywide average above 100%. What it does confirm is that demand outpaced supply for the most desirable listings. Pending sales rose 33% year over year — the leading indicator agreeing with the price data. The $250K–$300K band led with 7 closings, and inventory rose only 6%, so buyers had barely more to choose from than last summer while their numbers grew. Price bandJuly 2025 soldJuly 2026 soldChange$200K – $250K64−33%$250K – $300K57+40%$300K – $400K56+20%$400K – $500K110%$500K – $600K01N/A$600K – $700K10−100% Source: regional MLS, July 2026 vs. July 2025, residential sold listings, Willard (Greene County), MO. ## What buyers should know right now - Willard is the one market here where sellers are getting full asking or better. Budget for paying list price on a home you want. - Pending sales are up 33% year over year. More buyers are entering this market, and inventory has not kept pace. - The $250K–$300K band is Willard’s core with 7 July sales. Below that, options are limited. - Parts of the Willard area are [USDA-eligible](/usda-loan-homes-springfield-mo/), which can mean zero down for qualified buyers — a real advantage in a market this competitive. ## What sellers should know right now - Willard homes sold at 101% of list price in July. That is the strongest pricing power of any city in this report. - Pending sales rose 33% while inventory grew only 6%. Demand is clearly outrunning supply. - A 16-day median contract time means correctly priced homes are moving in about two weeks. - Selling above asking is an average across 19 sales, not a guarantee. Condition and presentation are what put a specific home in that group. ## Year-to-date trends (Jan–Jul 2026 vs. 2025) +5.7% Sold listings YTD 92 vs. 87 +11.0% Pending listings YTD 101 vs. 91 +1.2% Active listings YTD 164 vs. 162 −0.8% New listings YTD 130 vs. 131 Want to know what your Willard home would sell for right now?Willard’s monthly numbers describe the whole city — not your street, your condition, or your finish level. Get a real, agent-reviewed valuation, not a Zillow estimate. [Get My Free Home Value →](/free-home-valuation-springfield-mo/) Or call Zac directly at 417-413-4305 for a 10-minute market conversation. ## What this means for the rest of 2026 The 33% pending jump is the number to watch — it suggests August closings will be strong. If inventory stays flat while that demand persists, Willard’s median should keep climbing. This is a small market, so expect month-to-month volatility in the headline percentages. ## The bigger picture Year to date, Willard’s sales pace and median are both close to last year, with the median down about 4% — which makes July’s above-asking month look like accelerating demand rather than a sustained trend just yet. Willard offers affordable newer homes on the metro’s west side with quick Springfield access, and its own school district. Two or three more months at 100%-plus of list would confirm a genuine shift. ## Willard real estate: frequently asked questions ### Is now a good time to buy a home in Willard, MO? In July 2026, Willard had 38 active listings and an absorption rate of 2.9 months of supply — a strong seller’s market. The typical home went under contract in 16 days, compared with 13 days in July 2025. Homes sold for about 101% of list price, so there is very little room to negotiate below asking on well-priced homes. ### Are home prices going up or down in Willard, MO? The median sale price in Willard was $286,000 in July 2026, +3.5% compared with July 2025. Year to date, the median is $267,802, −4.2% versus the same period in 2025. Keep in mind that a monthly median reflects which homes happened to sell that month as much as it reflects changing values — the year-to-date figure is the steadier number. ### How fast do homes sell in Willard, MO? The median home in Willard went under contract in 16 days in July 2026 (cumulative days on market), versus 13 days a year earlier. There were 16 pending sales during the month, +33% from July 2025. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes move fastest; overpriced listings sit regardless of the market. ### How much does a home cost in Willard, MO? Willard homes sold at a median of $286,000 and an average of $302,119 in July 2026. The busiest price band was $250K to $300K, with 7 sales that month. Active inventory ranged across 6 price bands, so what you can buy depends heavily on which part of the market you shop. *Figures reflect residential for-sale activity in Willard (Greene County), MO for July 2026 compared with July 2025, based on regional MLS summary data downloaded August 4, 2026. Counts are taken from MLS price-band totals. Days on market is reported as median CDOM (cumulative days on market). Market data is provided for general information and is not a guarantee of future results or a substitute for professional or financial advice.*