--- title: "Willard MO Real Estate Market Report: September 2026" date: 2026-10-02 author: "Zac Albers" featured_image: "https://springfieldmohomesforsale.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/willard-mo-market-report-september-2026.png" categories: - name: "Market Reports" url: "/category/market-reports.md" --- # Willard MO Real Estate Market Report: September 2026 **Willard closed 14 priced home sales in September 2026, against 15 a year ago, at a median of $317,106, up 5.7%. New contracts ticked up to 11, and active inventory was 41. A steady month in a steady market.** Here is what moved, and what did not. −6.7% Homes sold vs. September 2025 14 sold (vs. 15) +5.1% Active inventory 41 active (vs. 39) +10.0% New pending sales 11 pending (vs. 10) 25 Median days on market (CDOM) vs. 18 in September 2025 $382K Average sale price +10.8% year-over-year $317K Median sale price +5.7% year-over-year **Absorption rate: 3.00 months.** *Willard has 3.00 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.* ## Steady sales, slightly slower pace Willard’s 14 closings were close to last September’s 15, and new contracts were 11 against 10. Inventory was 41, up 5.1%, and absorption was 3.00 months of supply. The one change was pace: the median home took 25 days to go under contract, up from 18, and the year-to-date median is 27.5 days against 20 in 2025. Homes sold at 98.2% of final list and 96.4% of original list. Willard, MO homes sold by price band, September 2026 vs. September 2025Price bandSeptember 2025 soldSeptember 2026 soldChange$50K – $100K01N/A$160K – $180K10−100%$180K – $200K01N/A$200K – $250K220%$250K – $300K41−75%$300K – $400K53−40%$400K – $500K13+200%$500K – $600K02N/A$600K – $700K20−100%$800K – $900K01N/A Source: Southern Missouri Regional MLS via Flexmls, September 2026 vs. September 2025, residential closed sales with a reported sale price, Willard (Greene County), MO. ## A higher-priced mix in September The median rose +5.7% to $317,106 and the average rose +10.8% to $381,907. Only 5 of the 14 sales closed under $300,000, and eight sold between $300,000 and $600,000, plus one between $800,000 and $900,000. On 14 sales, a few higher-priced homes move the numbers a lot. The year-to-date median is $276,965, down 1.0% from 2025, which is the better read on Willard values. ## What buyers should know right now - Willard had 38 active listings as of October 2, and 21 were priced under $300,000, a good share for a town this size. - Homes are taking a little longer to sell this year. That gives you more time to decide than buyers had in 2025. - Homes sold at 98.2% of list price, so expect to pay close to asking on well-priced homes. - Willard is close to Springfield’s northwest side and the airport, with Willard schools. Year-to-date prices are flat, so there is no rush premium right now. ## What sellers should know right now - Plan on a few weeks to contract. The September median was 25 days. - Willard prices are flat for the year: a year-to-date median of $276,965. Price against recent Willard closings. - Sellers averaged 96.4% of their original asking price. Pricing right at the start keeps you closer to full price. - Inventory is up slightly, up 5.1%, so condition and presentation matter more than they did a year ago. ## Year-to-date trends (Jan–Sep 2026 vs. 2025) +6.2% Sold listings YTD 120 vs. 113 −1.0% Median sale price YTD $276,965 vs. $279,722 +7.6% Pending listings YTD 127 vs. 118 +0.6% New listings YTD 168 vs. 167 Want to know what your Willard home would sell for right now?Willard’s market is steady, which makes accurate pricing the deciding factor. Find out what your home would sell for with a real, agent-reviewed valuation. [Get My Free Home Value →](/free-home-valuation-springfield-mo/) Or call Zac directly at [417-413-4305](tel:+14174134305) for a 10-minute market conversation. ## What this means for the rest of 2026 Willard’s year to date shows 120 closings, up 6.2%, and 127 new contracts against 118. With inventory and prices both stable, expect Willard to stay balanced toward sellers this fall, with homes taking a little longer to sell than in 2025. ## The bigger picture Willard is one of the most stable markets in the Springfield area. Sales, inventory and prices are all close to last year. September’s higher median reflects which homes sold, not a jump in values. ## Willard real estate: frequently asked questions ### Is now a good time to buy a home in Willard, MO? Willard had 41 active listings in September 2026 with 3.00 months of supply, and 21 active listings under $300,000 as of October 2. Homes are taking a little longer to sell than in 2025, which gives buyers more time to decide. ### Are home prices going up or down in Willard, MO? Willard’s median sale price was $317,106 in September 2026, up 5.7% from a year ago, on just 14 sales. The year-to-date median is $276,965, down 1.0% from 2025, so values are essentially flat. ### How fast do homes sell in Willard, MO? The median Willard home that sold in September 2026 went under contract in 25 days of cumulative market time, up from 18 a year earlier. The year-to-date median is 27.5 days. ### How much does a home cost in Willard, MO? Willard homes sold at a median of $317,106 in September 2026, with a year-to-date median of $276,965. The median active listing was priced at $299,632 as of October 2. *Figures reflect residential sales in Willard (Greene 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.*