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.
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 band | July 2025 sold | July 2026 sold | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200K – $250K | 6 | 4 | −33% |
| $250K – $300K | 5 | 7 | +40% |
| $300K – $400K | 5 | 6 | +20% |
| $400K – $500K | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| $500K – $600K | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| $600K – $700K | 1 | 0 | −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, 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)
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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.